SOCWK301R Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Cultural Imperialism, Internalized Oppression, Oceanic Feeling

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Social Work (Social Development Studies)
• Course: SOCWK301R
• Professor: Arshi Shaikh

Document Summary

Socwk 301 - lecture 3 - diversity and oppression. One"s ability to exercise control over people, situations, and systems even in the face of adversity, might be exercised b/w two individuals or more than one. Ex; helicopter parenting: controlling not only the child, but also those around him (teachers, coaches, etc. ) to ensure future success of the child. Can also be exercised by a dominant group over non-dominant groups those who hold power in society: able to label, stereotype and discriminate. Psychoanalytic theory (sigmund freud): how humans begin journey in society infant had oceanic feeling (bonded with entire world and human race) Eventually becomes aware of differences b/w self and external world. World emerges as other as a negative experience/threat for pleasure, begins to exert control over external world to fulfill desire for pleasure. Hoffman: power play in parent-child relationship techniques/methods used by parents (punitive/less punitive)