Anti-Oppressive Practice Examples

Anti – oppressive practice is the process which is based on changing the patterns of social relations; it relates to the abuse of power within a relationship on personal, family, community, organizational and structural levels. Working towards a culture which is anti-oppressive, challenges the issues of power, oppression and powerlessness that impacts the lives of people who receive services in health and social care.
When applying anti –oppressive practice in professional supervision the focus is that of challenging inequalities; it is not only about confronting societal examples but also confronting own roles of power and oppression in the organisation and community we provide services in. Attitudes and behaviours of staff can be oppressive