Deconstructing Cultural and Systemic Oppression: Finding Freedom Beyond Inherited Narratives
- rsmithfiallo
- Mar 4
- 2 min read
From systemic oppression to internalized beliefs, the stories we inherit shape how we see ourselves and the world. These resources help you question, unlearn, and reshape the narratives that no longer serve you.
Our world is one full of narratives. Whether they were told to you explicitly through parents, the education system, or religious institutions or fed to you implicitly via media, images, and the way that we frame everyday conversations, being socialized in our world means that we inherit the world's ideas. While learning how to navigate the world is an essential part of socialization and development, we can also inherit harmful ideas from what we're taught. These misconceptions go on to impact the way that we view others and ourselves.
Deconstructing social narratives takes active effort and an investment in ideas that run contrary to what you have been taught. Though it can be hard work, at times, deconstructing systems of systemic and cultural oppression is incredibly rewarding. Not only does this process revitalize the ways that you perceive the world, but it can also allow you to deconstruct the lenses through which you operate in your relationships with others and with yourself. Whether you are just starting out on your journey of unpacking the ways that cultural and systemic oppression have impacted your life or you are incredibly familiar and seeking resources to further guide you in the process of rediscovering and making sense of the world, this resource guide is for you. This selection of resources points out salient issues, reframes concepts that often fly below our radars of perception, and provides a guide for how we can go beyond resisting and begin remaking.
If you're beginning to question the social narratives you've inherited or are deep in the work of unlearning and reclaiming. You're not alone. We’re here to support your growth, reflection, and transformation. Reach out to connect with a therapist and schedule a free consultation today.
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