Introduction
This guide provides resources to those who wish to learn about and combat oppression of various kinds in our society. This is not a comprehensive guide.
Anti-oppression work does not happen alone. This guide would not be possible without Amanda Broyles, Danielle Costello, and Crystal Miller.
If there are resources you would like to recommend for the guide or if there are resources that are problematic, please contact Robert Griggs (rngriggs@valdosta.edu).
Multicultural and Diverse Organizations at VSU
Below are various multicultural and diversity organizations at VSU. All links will take you to BlazerLink:
African-American Male Initiative
CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program)
Distinguished Women of Excellence
Four Directions (Native American Studies Student Association)
Gender and Sexualities Alliance
Latin American Students Association
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Council of Negro Women
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Society of International Students
Student Diversity and Inclusion
This list may be incomplete. If there is a campus organization that should be included please email Robert Taylor.
What is Anti-Oppression?
"Anti-Oppression is a commitment to dismantle systematic violence inflicted on marginalized communities, often benefiting the powerful. This violence may be emotional, economic, physical, environmental, psychological, or generational."
PAGE 5 Principles of Anti-Oppression
Principle 1: Recognize your position in society.
Principle 2: Learn about oppressed peoples and unlearn oppressive values that the dominant culture has taught you.
Principle 3: Practice solidarity.
Principle 4: Highlight the work of those who have been systematically marginalized.
Principle 5: Continue to learn, unlearn, and teach those around you.
Read the full 5 Principles here.
Anti-Oppression Resources in the Library
What is Privilege?
Special Thanks
Special thank you to Danielle Costello, Jessie Whitten, and Michael Holt for their assistance on this libguide.
