The Theory of Differential Oppression: A Developmental-ecological Explanation of Adolescent Problem Behavior |
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Authors: | Beverly Kingston Bob Regoli John D Hewitt |
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Institution: | (1) University of Colorado, USA;(2) Grand Valley State University, USA |
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Abstract: | The developmental-ecological perspective provides a means for understanding how the oppression of children occurs within multiple
social contexts that interrelate to produce harmful outcomes for children. Because children lack power due to their age, size,
and lack of resources, they are easy targets for adult oppression. Children are exposed to different levels and types of oppression
that vary depending on their age, level of development, socioeconomic class, race, and the beliefs and perceptions of their
parents. According to the theory of differential oppression, oppression leads to adaptive reactions by children: passive acceptance,
exercise of illegitimate coercive power, manipulation of one's peers, and retaliation. Reducing the oppressive acts of adults
and alleviating the damaging circumstances that characterize the social environment of children is critical to reducing the
prevalence of juvenile delinquency and other problem behaviors.
This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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