Understanding Resistance

In the previous chapter, I described the phase of contradiction where the intention is to help people engage in critical thinking and the development of critical consciousness. People are encouraged to question assumptions, explore new ideas, and consider alternative perspectives. In diversity and s...

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Published inPromoting Diversity and Social Justice pp. 61 - 74
Main Author Goodman, Diane J.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United Kingdom Routledge 2011
Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects
Adult education, continuous learning
Counselling & advice services
Moral & social purpose of education
Social Justice Issues
Alice Miller
Non-prejudiced Self-image
True Social Justice
Confer
White Male Students
Subordinated Identity
White Male
White Male Instructor
Cognitive Dissonance
Privileged Groups
Breakdown
Dominant Groups
Workshop
Social Justice
Social Justice Education
Understanding Resistance
Ills
Social Identity Development
Jackson Model
Violate
Fend Off
Subordinated Group Identities
Helms Model
Hold
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Summary:In the previous chapter, I described the phase of contradiction where the intention is to help people engage in critical thinking and the development of critical consciousness. People are encouraged to question assumptions, explore new ideas, and consider alternative perspectives. In diversity and social justice education, this process involves examining power relationships, structural inequalities, and ideology. It includes personal reflection and critical analysis that usually challenge how people view the world and see themselves. While some individuals may embrace this exploration, others resist. Consider the following situations:Whenever stories are shared which illustrate how racism affects people of color, a White male asserts that he is really the one being discriminated against.
ISBN:041587288X
0415872871
9780415872881
9780415872874
DOI:10.4324/9780203829738-9