- Numerous college libraries now proudly tout an "Anti-Oppression Guide" featuring resources on topics like "Christian fragility," "microaggressions," and coping with the Trump presidency.
- Notably, the guide warns that using the suffix "phobia" in reference to oppression is "harmful" because it denotes fear rather than hatred, suggesting the suffix "misia" as a replacement.
- The guide also asserts that oppression "is built into institutions like government and education systems," offering resources designed to help students recognize the ways they are unknowingly oppressing others.
An “Anti-Oppression Guide” that has previously been published by librarians at Simmons College is now appearing at other universities and colleges across the country.
As previously reported by Campus Reform, the Simmons College "Anti-Oppression Guide" warned students that Christians may be guilty of microaggressions, and included other sections on “Anti-Racism,” “Anti-Ableism,” “Anti-Queermisia,” and much more.
"Trans folks can be agents of transmisia as well (particularly when acting as representatives of cis-dominated systems, such as higher education)..." Tweet This
Recently, the same guide, meant to help students navigate the ever-expanding maze of microaggressions and other forms of “oppression,” has begun to appear at additional universities, including the libraries of Lesley Universityand Beloit College.
“This guide is intended to provide some general information about anti-oppression, diversity, and inclusion..."
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