Bridging the Personal and the Political: Practices for a Liberation Psychology
Author(s)
Moane, Geraldine
Abstract
In the Irish context, legacies of colonialism, the Northern Ireland conflict situation, and the strength of community and women’s liberation movements all provide rich resources for understanding the processes involved in both oppression and liberation. This paper draws on the theoretical and research literature and on Irish experiences to develop and understanding of some of the processes and practices that aid in liberation. The research is grounded in writings on oppression and liberation, including writings on colonialism, feminist psychology, liberation psychology, and psychological aspects of racism, homophobia, poverty, and other dimensions of oppression.
