did they just say Strategies for Interrupting Oppressive Behavior and Language Presented by Cobretti D Williams Coordinator of Integrity Formation Programs MJ Jones Asst Resident Director for Murphy Apartments amp Chardin ID: 321339
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“What did they just say!?”Strategies for Interrupting Oppressive Behavior and Language
Presented by:
Cobretti D. Williams, Coordinator of Integrity Formation Programs
MJ Jones, Asst. Resident Director for Murphy Apartments & ChardinSlide2
Learning OutcomesRevisit foundational social justice definitions and meanings
Identify barriers and motivations of interrupting oppressive language and behavior
Brainstorm and share experiences about interrupting oppression through the RA role
Brainstorm and share experiences about interrupting oppression outside of the RA role
Reflect on our own experiences with interrupting oppression
Apply prior knowledge and learning to complete a case studySlide3
Before we begin…100% competency is non-existent.Dialogue, not lecture.Use “I” Statements.
Assume positive intent.
Be cautious of triggers.
Be patient
Lean into the discomfort.Slide4
Key considerations…Oppressive behavior is continuous in nature.
Communities of Practice have strong influence.
Cycle of Socialization (citation???)
Bystander Effect/Intervention
“You, me, and we”Slide5
Setting the Context –Revisiting Definitions: Microaggressions
Microaggressions
are “brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral and environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory or negative (racial) slights and insults that potentially have harmful or unpleasant psychological impact on the target person or group.” (Solorzano, Ceja, & Yosso, 2000) Slide6
Setting the Context –Revisiting Definitions: TriggersSlide7
Setting the Context –Revisiting Definitions: Intent vs. ImpactSlide8
Barriers to Interrupting Oppressive Behavior & Language
I don’t want to be labeled “too sensitive” or as having “no sense of humor”
I don’t want to hurt the other person’s feelings – what if they didn’t mean it?
Low expectations – What’s the point? The other person probably won’t care, anyway!
No one else around me is intervening
Triggers – I’m going to say the wrong thing if I respond while I’m angry/upsetSlide9
Where do we go from here?Slide10
Skills & StrategiesSpeak from personal experienceAsk clarifying questionsKnow your objective when interruptingDon’t lecture, dialogue
Share new information & knowledge
Demonstrate patienceSlide11
CASE STUDYSlide12
It’s not just reactive…What are some ways to be proactive about interrupting oppression?
Educational poster or bulletin board campaigns around identity topics
Attending on-campus events to begin or further your own awareness around oppression(i.e. the recent Campus Climate forums)
Social programs and dialogue circles (i.e. “coming out” panels; DCs around current events)
Becoming involved in the community outside of SU to help further educate self and others