Anti-Oppression and Anti-Bias Work
Anti-oppression and anti-bias work is integral to lifespan faith development because ours is a living faith. We need to intentionally put faith in action. The meaning of faith is deepened when we actively engage in the transforming process of making anti-oppression work central to both who we are and what we do as Unitarian Universalists. Our Principles challenge us to embody faith. We cannot recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every person without making anti-oppression/anti-bias work explicit. In this process we grow in faith, we become truly welcoming, and we become creators of our beloved community.Resources
- UUA Curricula on Social Justice and Multiculturalism
- YRUU and Social Justice, an extensive linked resource list
- UUA pamphlets about welcoming diversity and offering diverse perspectives on UU faith
- An anti-oppression discussion guide to films (PDF, 17 pages)
- UUA Office Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Concerns
- Welcoming Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Youth into YRUU
- UUA Office of Accessibility Concerns
How We Acquire Prejudice and Stereotypes
- "Hidden Bias: A Primer: About Stereotypes and Prejudices," from the Southern Poverty Law Center
Dismantling Prejudice
- "Hidden Bias: A Primer: What You can do about Unconscious Stereotypes and Prejudices," from the Southern Poverty Law Center
- "Ten Ways to Nurture Tolerance"
- "Talk to Kids About… Prejudice"
"Teaching Tolerance" parenting columnist Dana Williams discusses how to talk frankly with kids about prejudice and how to help them resist it. Also available on this web page are links to past articles offering guidance on discussing tough issues with children. -
"Talk to Kids About... Disability Bias"
Opportunities to discuss stigma and bias surrounding disability arise in the shared experience of everyday life. Dana Williams describes an incident at a pizza restaurant where she and her son witness a disabled teenager mocked by other patrons. Permission for congregations to reprint this article, with credit to Dana William and Teaching Tolerance, has been granted.
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Last updated on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.
