Selves as Solutions to Social Inequalities: Why Engaging the Full Complexity of Social Identities Is Critical to Addressing Disparities

ISBN-13: 9781108812733 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 75 str.

Los Angeles) Greydanus Abigail J. (University of California

Opis

Social disparities tied to social group membership(s) are prevalent and persistent in mainstream institutions. Psychological science has harnessed selves as solutions to inequality. We propose and review evidence that theoretical and applied impacts of leveraging 'selves as solutions' can be furthered through a stigma and strengths framework.

Spis treści

1. Overview; 2. Background: Motivating the Current Framework; 3. Current Framework: Towards a Stigma and Strengths Approach; 4. Resistance to Stigma can Foster Strengths (Pride) Among LGBTQ+ Individuals; 5. Making the Invisible Visible: Examining Dominant Group Identities in Context; 6. Closing Discussion.