Seperation+Strategies


 * Separation Strategies **

1. Nonassertive – “are often used by those who assume that some segregation is part of everyday life in the United States. For those in dominant groups, it is easier to live, work, learn, socialize, and pray with those who are like them. For co-cultural group members, it may take more effort to live as much as possible among those like them.” (Martin; Nakayama, 2010) 2. Assertive – “Are used when a more conscious decision is made to maintain distance between dominant and co-cultural group members. Typical strategies may include stressing strengths and embracing stereotypes, as well as intragroup networking” (Martin; Nakayama, 2010) 3. Aggressive – “Used by those who feel that is a high priority for dominant group or co-cultural group members. These strategies can include criticizing, attacking, and sabotaging others. The benefit of this approach for co-cultural members is that it enables them to confront pervasive, everyday, assumed discriminatory practices and structures.” (Martin; Nakayama, 2010)