Transcript 1. Homophobia from a Multi-Oppression

Homophobia from a MultiOppression Perspective
(within a Single Equality
Framework)
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1. HOMOPHOBIA: What is it?
HOMOPHOBIA
HETEROSEXISM
The recognised or
unrecognised fear or
hatred of
homosexuals or
homosexuality that is
present in both
heterosexuals and
homosexuals.
Discrimination
against homosexuals
based on the belief
that heterosexuality
is better than
homosexuality.
EVERYONE is
taught to be
homophobic!
Heterosexism is built
into ALL of our
INSTITUTIONS
Putting it another way
Similar definitions for racism, sexism,
disablism, ageism, classism….
Two sides to coin: oppression/privilege
Works in similar way against all
oppressed groups (although there are
some important differences)
What is Oppression?
Victimisation
Power imbalance
Bullying
Lack of Rights
Discrimination
Less eligibility
Disempowerment
Low self worth
Lack of respect
Alienation
Being kept down
Feeling of isolation
Internalised oppression
Being made to feel worthless and
inferior
Social control disguised as being 'for
the good of society'
Restrictions/barriers to freedom of
behaviour, speech
Can be overt and covert attitudes and
behaviour that stops others from being
themselves
Brow-beaten into another's way of
living
Abuse/misuse of power
Not being allowed to own views
Effect of socialisation
What is Privilege?
PRIVILEGE: The rights, advantages and
immunities enjoyed by a small usually
powerful group or class, especially to the
disadvantage of others.
What is Unearned Privilege?
Privileges or advantages one gets just
because one belongs to a valued group in
society, not because of individual efforts
which ‘earned’ them, but simply because of
involuntary membership in a privileged group.
(Peggy McIntosh)
Example: left-handed people
Exercise: in small groups, heterosexual
privilege – handout (5 mins)
Who is Oppressed? Privileged?
BME Groups
Disabled Groups
LGBTs
Old People
Young People
HIV + People
Women
Lower Class
Poor
Learning Difficulties
Size
Travellers
Drug users
Unemployed
Mental Health
Some religious groups
External Effects of Oppression
PRIVILEGED
GROUP
OPPRESSED
GROUP
Better Education
Worse Education
Higher & Wider
Horizons
Lower & Narrower
Horizons
Better
Employment
Opportunities
Worse
Employment
Opportunities
More Job
Satisfaction
Less Job
Satisfaction
Better Pay
Worse Pay
Less
Unemployment
More
Unemployment
More Independent
from Family
More
Status
Less Trouble
with Law
Less Independent
from Family
Less
Status
More Trouble
with Law
Less Homelessness
& Better Housing
More
Power
Better
Legal Aid
More Homelessness
Worse Housing
Less
Power
Worse
Legal Aid
Less Harassment
More
Influence
Less Likely
Custodial Sentence
More Harassment
Less
Influence
More Likely
Custodial Sentence
Less Likely be victim
of hate incident
More Social
Outlets
Less Likely
to be Victim
More Likely be victim
of hate incident
Fewer Social
Outlets
More Likely
to be Victim
Internal Effects of Oppression
PRIVILEGED
GROUP
OPPRESSED
GROUP
Greater Visibility
Less Visibility
More Positive
Role Models
Few Positive
Role Models
Few Negative
Stereotypes
More Negative
Stereotypes
More Accepance
Less Acceptance
Less Isolation
More Isolation
INDIVIDUAL
SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL
SERVICES
Stronger Identity
& Self Esteem
More Likely
to Control Services
Weaker Identity
& Self Esteem
Less Likely
to Control Services
Less Vulnerable
to Suggestion
More Research
& Information
More Vulnerable
to Suggestion
Less Research
& Information
More Confidence
& Assertiveness
More Visibility
of Issues
Less Confidence
& Assertiveness
Less Visibility
of Issues
Better Mental Health
More Alternatives
Available
Worse Mental Health
Less Alternatives
Available
Less Need and
Use of
Alcohol & Drugs
More Likely
to Demand
Services
More Need and
Use of
Alcohol & Drugs
Less Likely
to Demand
Services
Better General Health
Better Services
Worse General Health
Worse Services
Exercise
In pairs
Using list of groups oppressed/privileged
Can use external and internal charts to help
Share with partner oppressed groups and
privileged groups belong to
Share example of discrimination and one of
unearned privilege