PS282 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ethnocentrism, Paulo Freire, Indian Register
Document Summary
Human tendency for positive in group attitudes and out group stereotypes and prejudices. Occurs in both dominant and oppressed groups but typically is more harmful when held by more powerful individuals. Important for us to realize our ethnocentric bias in defining and solving problems. Defines the oppressive system as the problem and focus of change efforts. Seeks fundamental structural change in relationships, power, and resources (second order change strategy) Must liberate both the oppressed group and the dominant group. Three resources are needed for dismantling oppression: a critical awareness and understanding of the oppressive system, involvement and leadership from members of the subordinated group, collective action. Cultures are continually evolving in response to external and internal conditions. Cultural transformation needs to be initiated from inside the culture by its own memebers. Modern challenges in canada are less about individual rights than about conflict between the rights of different groups.
