1st Edition

Becoming an Ally Breaking the cycle of oppression

By Anne Bishop Copyright 2002
188 Pages
by Routledge

188 Pages
by Routledge

188 Pages
by Routledge

Already I have found myself quoting Anne Bishop's wisdom: her simple advice is compelling. Right now in Australia she has the power to lead us as we struggle with questions of guilt, responsibility and patterns of oppression which are 'larger than ourselves'. Rev. Tim Costello, President, Baptist Union of Australia Becoming an Ally is must reading for anyone concerned with understanding and... Read more
About the Author

Acknowledgements

Big Words

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Images: Competitive Oppressions

Chapter One

Why Write a Book About Becoming an Ally?

Chapter Two

Step 1: Understanding Oppression-How did it come about?

A Journal Entry: 'They Wouldn't be Able to Pick Us Off One by One'

Chapter Three

Step 1: Understanding Oppression-How is it held in place?

Morality, Duty, and Being True to Yourself

Chapter Four

Step 1: Understanding Oppression-The personal is political

A Story: Racism and Sexism

Chapter Five

Step 2: Understanding Different Oppressions

Two Quotes: Breaking Silences, Healing

Chapter Six

Step 3: Consciousness and Healing

Chapter Seven

Step 4: Becoming a Worker in Your Own Liberation

A Journal Entry: Racism and Sexism

Chapter Eight

Step 5: Becoming an Ally

Biography

Anne Bishop is a community worker and educationalist based in Canada. She has been part of many organisations struggling to achieve social justice.