![]() She argues that at the same time that her analysis is informed by her identity, it is also limited by it. As a woman and a lesbian, Bishop is oppressed by the dominant culture, but because she is "white, anglophone, employed, able - bodied, hearing, born a Canadian citizen, 'normal' looking and not overweight," she also has privilege. Third, she discusses educational strategies, primarily in the context of anti - oppression workshops that are useful in helping others see the ways in which they are oppressed and the ways in which they oppress others.īishop begins by articulating her subject position. ![]() These two issues are framed by what Bishop describes as a journey that begins with consciousness and healing around our own personal oppression, and moves to analysis and action. Second, she looks at the ways in which we may be allies to one another in the struggle for liberation. First, Bishop looks at breaking the cycle of oppression by understanding and then subverting those mechanisms which perpetuate oppressive structures. The book focusses on two interwoven issues. Her reflective experiential observations come out of her work as a popular educator and community development worker. ![]() In her thought - provoking book, Anne Bishop explores questions regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression. ![]() Reviewed by Lynne Jenkins Women's Resource Centre University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario Becoming an Ally: Breaking the Cycle of Oppression Anne Bishop Halifax: Fernwood Publishing, 1994 137 pp. ![]()
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