Lateral Oppression- The Toxic Nature of the Colonized Mind

What is lateral violence? From limited online information, “Lateral Violence” or “Lateral Oppression” occurs when women of color turn on each other utilizing colonized tools and behaviors normalized within workplaces, community groups, and social settings. These ‘behaviors of success’ have deep roots in a culture focused on maximizing competitive advantages, prioritizing profit, and valuing unchecked growth. For marginalized communities, they often translate into ongoing oppression, generational trauma, and continued experiences of discrimination. Many men and women of color will often assimilate into the dominant culture to be considered successful in our culture, emulating white supremacy practices within their workplaces or communities. It is one thing to experience such behavior from a European-American boss or colleague who may be oblivious to the value-seeking they place in such behaviors. It can become much more uncomfortable when this behavior is present among Black, Brown, and Indigenous colleagues of color at work. <a href="https://medium.com/plowline/lateral-oppression-the-toxic-nature-of-the-colonized-mind-6ecf014bbf44">Click Here</a>