Explorations in Diversity: Examining Privilege and Oppression in a Multicultural Society

by Sharon K. Anderson, Valerie A. Middleton

This unique text features personal accounts from mental health professionals, professors and students facing issues of privilege and oppression in our diverse society. In this collection of articles, writers discuss discoveries and experiences about their own privileges and oppression, and ultimately, the compassion they've developed for individuals confronted with discrimination. Each essay will inspire you to reflect on your own encounters with privilege and oppression, while discussion questions at the end of each story provide you with an opportunity to process these issues on a personal level. By studying these revealing stories of insight and understanding, you'll learn how to recognize, examine, and finally, come to terms with your own privileges and discrimination -- allowing you to become a stronger, more acute, and more effective practitioner of the helping professions.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Textbooks

320 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2010

Reviews

[Gort · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Montana Epps · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing read, especially for those who are beginning to unpack their biases and understand their unearned privileges. Personally I felt some info was a bit dated, especially regarding my student affairs background. Overall a great book and I highly recommend!