Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

5 Questions

1 Views

Activism and External Stressors

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What are some examples of external stressors that activists face?

Examples include police brutality, sexual assault, and arrests.

How does the concept of MEES relate to activist stress?

MEES encompasses mundane, extreme, and environmental factors that contribute to stress.

What challenges do activists face from institutional and interpersonal resistance?

Activists may encounter denial of racial issues and lack of opportunities due to resistance from colleagues.

In what ways can white allies contribute to stress for activists of color?

<p>White allies can create stress through performative allyship or by taking credit for the ideas of people of color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What personal experience reflects the emotional toll of activism mentioned in the document?

<p>The experience of being called too aggressive and feeling inadequate in hearing stories of injustice reflects this toll.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

External Stressors

External stressors include police brutality, sexual assault, and arrest
Mundane, extreme, and environmental stressors can contribute to activism
Activism can be characterized by a high-stakes, moral urgency

Activism and Commitment

Activism is driven by a strong and unwavering commitment to racial justice
Activists often feel obligated to act against injustice, both spiritually and ethically
High stakes and moral urgency can lead to relentless activism

Institutional and Interpersonal Resistance

Institutional and interpersonal resistance hinders activism
Setbacks like colleagues denying racial issues or invalidating activism can arise
These setbacks can lead to a view of the social movement as antagonistic against company morals

Intra-Activist Tensions

Intra-activist tensions are present between activists
Scrutiny and a lack of opportunities can cause stress
White allies can potentially add to stress through inconsistent allyship or performative actions
White privilege may cause a theft of credit for the ideas of people of color

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore the challenges of activism including external stressors like police brutality and sexual assault. Understand the emotional and ethical commitments of activists, as well as the resistance they face from institutions and peers. This quiz delves into the complexities of activism and the interpersonal tensions that arise within movements.