In response to my Tri Ess post, on FB, Bayne sent a link to this article on internalized oppression – it seems like a conversation the trans community should be ready to have. This section seemed especially relevant vis a vis passing privilege:
While the stereotypes that people internalize are imposed by society, we all, whether we are members of the favored majority or the oppressed or unfairly treated minority, have a personal responsibility to confront those stereotypes. As members of the majority, we need to help and support those in the minority to see that their personal worth has nothing to do with society’s current or past prejudice. And as members of the minority, we have a responsibility to listen to those among us who challenge the majority view, and to analyze and challenge it ourselves. We may need support and guidance in doing so – that’s what Paulo Freire provided to those he worked with, and what he wrote about.
Thoughts?
I know the link to the article was around, because followed it. I didn’t have time to read it on the spot, so I figured I’d get back to it. Now I can find the link!
http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/sub_section_main_1172.htm#
Oops, I thought you said you “can’t” fidn the link. Doh!
I made a typo. I could not find the link! But now I can. Thanks. 🙂