Oppression definition and meaning

Running Head: ANTI OPPRESSION PRACTICE
SSW102 Anti Oppressive Practices
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ANTI OPPRESSION PRACTICE
Introduction
The paper aims to evaluate the social identity of the students and create an awareness to
improve anti-oppression practice. Besides this, it will also identify as well as discuss the
dimensions of current factors of social identity that may influence the oppressed children or
families. Anti-oppressive practice refers to the interdisciplinary approach applied within the
practice of social work to enhance equality along with social justice. It is crucial for recognizing
oppression exists in the society to mitigate the effects and provide equal power to all the people
in the community.
Reflect on social identity
By considering social class dimension, it is identified that it reflects the social and
economic position of the individual. As per my perspective, social class significantly impact the
physical health of the person, their ability to obtain medical care as well as life expectancy. It is
identified that poor people may have fewer resources along with opportunities than rich people,
which influence their desire to living a better life due to social class (Dombrowski, 2017).
However, education is another significant dimension that shapes the social identity of people and
develops their relationship with others. Based on my perception, focus on education in modern
society makes it difficult for many people with a low level of education to form a positive social
identity. I acquired a high level of education and enjoyed a privileged group due to high
socioeconomic status. Being privileged, I still actively participate in the struggle of the
community for obtaining social justice and equality and thus, remove oppression from the
community. As I belong to white community people, I have experienced more privileged and
thus, I would take advantage of my privilege as well as skills to maximize my contribution to
increase equality along with liberation.

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ANTI OPPRESSION PRACTICE
Impact of the dimensions
The concept ‘multiplicity’ refers to the multiple identities that change over time with
change social contexts (Estrada, Singh & Harper, 2017). While intersectionality means a
paradigm that addresses the different dimensions of identity and social systems because they
intersect with the other. Race and class are the dimensions that interact with another to reinforce
the social dominant status. Racism refers to the belief that a person with a race is inferior to
others (Dombrowski, Harmon & Fox, 2016). It is found that most of the non-white individuals
experience racism and divided into the dominant group as per their class. It is found that most
women experience racism and other oppression based on class as well as race (Eliason &
Turalba, 2019). However, racial differences among people increase with the increase in social
class status. Race and class have a high impact on the society as it influences the distribution of
power, wealth along with opportunities (Ferrera, 2017). However, it is identified that social
status shapes race as acquiring high social status in the society shapes the racial identity of the
individual. In addition, the intersection of social class and race impact the variety of social
cognitive and intergroup processes (Soto Vega & Chávez, 2018).
Discussion of the dimensions of current aspects of social identity
It is analyzed that all racial as well as ethnic differences among families are only due to
culture and ethnicity, reflect both culture and positive social status or relationship. Ethnicity is
considered as one of the dimensions of current aspects of social identity that may have a vital
impact on children and families belong to oppressed groups (Roberts, Mandic, Fryer, Brachman
& Ray, 2019). It may influence the communication beliefs, social rules, and degree of interaction
between the family members. It is evaluated that ethnicity might impact youth which led to the
development of depressive behavior instead of antisocial behavior. In addition, ethnicity might