Teaching as Social Justice Work: Anti-Oppression and Anti-Bias Work
Why is anti-oppression and anti-bias work integral to lifespan faith development?
Ours is a living faith. We need to intentionally put their 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.
What are some Anti-Oppression and Anti-Bias Resources?
- Social Justice Curricula
- Multiculturalism Curricula
- Multicultural and Anti-Bias resources
- YRUU and Social Justice, an extensive linked resource list
- UUA pamphlets about welcoming diversity, the full texts of all pamphlets are on-line.
- UUA pamphlets offering diverse perspectives on UU faith, the full texts of all pamphlets are on-line.
- An anti-oppression discussion guide to films
- The Office Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Concerns offers a comprehensive set of resources.
- Welcoming Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Youth into YRUU: A New Resource
- Accessibility and Equal Access: A comprehensive set of resources are available.
How do we acquire prejudice and stereotypes?
Hidden Bias: A Primer about Stereotypes and Prejudices  , a resource from the Southern Poverty Law Center.
What can we do about dismantling prejudice?
Hidden Bias: What You can do about Unconscious Stereotypes and Prejudices , a resource 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.
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