Week 2

Question 1

What is an ally?

Answer 1

Member of a privileged group who advocates for the rights
of a marginalized group

Question 2

What is Assimilationist?

Answer 2

Seeks inclusion and acceptance within existing societal structures rather than challenging or restructuring them.

Question 3

What is Liberationist?

Answer 3

Seeks to radically transform society by challenging oppressive systems rather than seeking acceptance within them.

Question 4

What is the Political Approach to Social Change?

Answer 4

Focuses on legal and policy changes as a means of achieving equality and rights.

Question 5

What is the Cultural Approach to Social Change?

Answer 5

Emphasizes shifts in societal norms, representation, and public perception as key to progress.

Question 6

What is the single-issue vs Multi-issue approach?

Answer 6

Single-Issue Approach: Focuses on one specific cause or policy goal. (fight for marriage equality)

Multi-Issue Approach: Recognizes the interconnectedness of various forms of oppression and advocates for broader systemic change. (Combahee River Collective)