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	The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for [[intersectionality]] and [[oppression]] for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.		The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for [[intersectionality]] and [[oppression]] for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.
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	Anti-ableism		'''Anti-ableism'''
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	*The push for collective care through the wearing of masks during the pandemic, specifically to protect the lives of immunocompromised, chronically ill and/or disabled people is an example of anti-ableism.
	*The principles of disability justice help to describe how actions such as challenging capitalism, collective access and leadership of the most impacted challenge ableism. For the full list of 10 principles, see [https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice this example from Sins Invalid].		*The principles of disability justice help to describe how actions such as challenging capitalism, collective access and leadership of the most impacted challenge ableism. For the full list of 10 principles, see [https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice this example from Sins Invalid].
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	Anti-racism		'''Anti-racism'''
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	See [[anti-racism]].		See [[anti-racism]].
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	See [[anti-colonialism]].		See [[anti-colonialism]].
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	*Advocating for homosexual representation in film and tv, or standing in solidarity with [[LGBTQIA2S+]] individuals by challenging heterosexual norms, are examples of being anti-homophobic.		*Advocating for homosexual representation in film and tv, or standing in solidarity with [[LGBTQIA2S+]] individuals by challenging heterosexual norms, are examples of being anti-homophobic.
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	*Advocating for homosexual representation in film and tv, or standing in solidarity with [[~~LGBTQIAS~~+]] individuals by challenging heterosexual norms, are examples of being anti-homophobic.		*Advocating for homosexual representation in film and tv, or standing in solidarity with [[LGBTQIA2S+]] individuals by challenging heterosexual norms, are examples of being anti-homophobic.
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	No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.		No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.

	The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for [[intersectionality]] and oppression for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.		The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for [[intersectionality]] and [[oppression]] for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.
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	*Advocating for homosexual representation in film and tv, or standing in solidarity with LGBTQIAS+ individuals by challenging heterosexual norms, are examples of being anti-homophobic.		*Advocating for homosexual representation in film and tv, or standing in solidarity with [[LGBTQIAS+]] individuals by challenging heterosexual norms, are examples of being anti-homophobic.
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	No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.		No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.

	The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for [[intersectionality]] for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.		The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for [[intersectionality]] and oppression for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.
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	Anti-ableism		Anti-ableism
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	~~<br>~~
			*The push for collective care through the wearing of masks during the pandemic, specifically to protect the lives of immunocompromised, chronically ill and/or disabled people is an example of anti-ableism.
			*The principles of disability justice help to describe how actions such as challenging capitalism, collective access and leadership of the most impacted challenge ableism. For the full list of 10 principles, see [https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice this example from Sins Invalid].
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	Anti-homophobia		Anti-homophobia
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	~~<br>~~
			*Advocating for homosexual representation in film and tv, or standing in solidarity with LGBTQIAS+ individuals by challenging heterosexual norms, are examples of being anti-homophobic.
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	== Why is anti-oppressive work so critical? ==		=== Why is anti-oppressive work so critical? ===

	<p>We have been socialized in cultures founded on layers of oppression. We perpetuate what we are socialized into unless there are active efforts to learn and counter the harmful behaviours, situations and ideas that were present when we were born into this world. Our oppressive actions divide us, diminish large groups of people, and inhibit our ability to organize broad-based movements that can win.</p>		<p>We have been socialized in cultures founded on layers of oppression. We perpetuate what we are socialized into unless there are active efforts to learn and counter the harmful behaviours, situations and ideas that were present when we were born into this world. Our oppressive actions divide us, diminish large groups of people, and inhibit our ability to organize broad-based movements that can win.</p>

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	Anti-racism		Anti-racism
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	See anti-racism.		See [[anti-racism]].
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	Anti-colonialism		Anti-colonialism
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	See anti-colonialism.		See [[anti-colonialism]].
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	Anti-racism		Anti-racism
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			See anti-racism.
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	Anti-colonialism		Anti-colonialism
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			See anti-colonialism.
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	Anti-homophobia		Anti-homophobia
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	No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.		No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.

	The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for intersectionality for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.		The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for [[intersectionality]] for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.
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	No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.		No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.

			The examples mentioned here are by no means comprehensive. See our definitions page for intersectionality for more examples of the identifying factors where people may face systems of oppression.
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	~~Disposability discourse~~		Anti-ableism
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	Much discussion around the severity of COVID was lessened by expressing how it mainly sickens and kills elderly, chronically ill, and disabled people. This discourse suggests these groups are seen disposable.
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	~~Loosened restrictions too early~~		Anti-racism
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	When governments loosened COVID restrictions in response to business demands, political pressure, and public impatience, rather than scientific evidence, high risk populations (the chronically ill, disabled and elderly) were subsequently told they are disposable yet again.
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	~~Working through illness~~		Anti-colonialism
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	Regulations around how many sick days should be required when someone falls ill with COVID also demonstrated ableism. In relation to these regulations, and in favour of profit above health, many politicians including US President Joe Biden, praised themselves for working through COVID, instead of encouraging people to rest and recover if they'd fallen ill.
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	~~Individualism~~		Anti-homophobia
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	~~Individuals have been encouraged to make 'personal' choices on vaccines (without legitimate health restrictions), masks and gatherings.~~

	"''There is no individual safety without collective safety and collective safety requires that no one is safe unless everyone is safe." - Mia Mingus <ref>https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2022/01/16/you-are-not-entitled-to-our-deaths-covid-abled-supremacy-interdependence/</ref> ''

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	No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.		No single workshop will lead to the unlearning of our socialization within a culture built on multiple forms of oppression. Anti-oppressive work is constant; it does not have an end and must be a continuous effort.

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			Disposability discourse
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			Much discussion around the severity of COVID was lessened by expressing how it mainly sickens and kills elderly, chronically ill, and disabled people. This discourse suggests these groups are seen disposable.
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			Loosened restrictions too early
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			When governments loosened COVID restrictions in response to business demands, political pressure, and public impatience, rather than scientific evidence, high risk populations (the chronically ill, disabled and elderly) were subsequently told they are disposable yet again.
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			Working through illness
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			Regulations around how many sick days should be required when someone falls ill with COVID also demonstrated ableism. In relation to these regulations, and in favour of profit above health, many politicians including US President Joe Biden, praised themselves for working through COVID, instead of encouraging people to rest and recover if they'd fallen ill.
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			Individualism
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			Individuals have been encouraged to make 'personal' choices on vaccines (without legitimate health restrictions), masks and gatherings.

			"''There is no individual safety without collective safety and collective safety requires that no one is safe unless everyone is safe." - Mia Mingus <ref>https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2022/01/16/you-are-not-entitled-to-our-deaths-covid-abled-supremacy-interdependence/</ref> ''

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