The Psychology of Oppression

Written in an engaging and relatable manner, this book reviews the psychological theories and research on the topic of oppression—its evolution, its various forms, and its consequences. Painful historical examples and modern—day occurrences of oppression including mass incarceration, LGBTQ and transgender issues, police brutality, immigration reform, anti—Muslim sentiments, and systemic racism are explored. How oppression exists and operates on various levels, the mental and behavioral heal...