(dis)Ability

This is the packet that action campers receive prior to Action Camp to ensure a basic understanding of issues being discussed at Action Camp.

Examples of different types of oppression existing in society at the Individual, Cultural, and Institutional levels.

How To Start and Run A Diversity Committee In Your Co-op

These guidelines were created by 2007 Action Camp participants and are very adaptable for your co-op meetings.

An introduction to popular theater and Augusto Boal's "Theater of the Oppressed" (featured in NASCO's Anti-Oppression Action Camp)

An ally is a member of the "majority" group who works to end oppression in his or her personal life though support of and as an advocate for the oppressed population. This packet is full of action ideas and checklists for becoming a better ally.

This 'zine was created in 2010 by NASCO's  Inclusion Committee of the Education Board. The intention is to encourage dialogue in co-operatives and democratic organizations to continue thinking critically about inclusion and anti-oppression and to engage in regular dialogue and reflection. If you have questions, suggestions or would like this resource in a different format, contact Erin Hancock at erinhancock1@gmail.com.

This table outlines eight types of oppression: Racism/White Supremacy, Sexism, Gender Oppression, Anti-Semitism, Religious Oppression, Heterosexism/Heterocentrism, Classism, Ableism, and Ageism.

It serves as a useful introduction to the forms that oppression takes in the U.S.

This 'zine is brought to you by NASCO's Inclusion Committee.  Please feel free to copy and distribute!

Words that are frequently associated with various diversity topics. This list is designed to give all participants a clear understanding of how these words will be used during anti-oppression workshops.