Reflection On Feminist Practice

1.) It is clear that feminist practice emphasizes a diverse approach that includes an understanding of multiple oppressions, power, privilege, multicultural competence, social justice, and the oppression of all marginalized people. It is also clear that it is not a fixed theory meaning the variety in feminist theories provides a range of different but overlapping perspectives from which to work from (Corey, 2016).In addition, Feminist therapy clients are expected to get involved in social action to address oppressive aspects of the environment with their clients overall. I have a very strong interest in promoting a social action agenda with my clients because I believe counselors should be advocating for their clients’ needs to ensure the best care possible. I believe that I could do well using this framework and that I would be capable to help my clients. I also believe that in the beginning it would be tricky to know what resources to use and to design the action plan with the client. Over time I believe this …show more content…
It is a part of me that I like and has changed over time. When I was, younger I was always told to be a good little girl and to wear dresses and pink. Again, now as I grew older and I have more of a gender fluid approach. I believe I am still girly, but I do not care as much about if I fit the perfect gender role. I believe it is okay to be this way, but my family is still fixed on specific roles that they see fit in any given situation, including for me even though they do not fit those roles themselves. As other students, have mentioned, I am most influenced by gender roles regarding what I want in a partner. I believe I look for more masculine men for the most part, but that is not to say that I do not approach more feminine qualities in men either. I just typically like more of the masculine features with some of the feminine