Oppressed Personal Statement

Personal Statement I became aware of the reality of oppression when I attended my first women’s studies course my freshman year of college. I remember sitting in my seat on the first day of class feeling uneasy as I listened to my professor define oppression and describe all the ways in which women have been oppressed for hundreds of years. I remember that moment in particular because prior to taking that course, I did not fully understand what is meant to be a part of an oppressed population. Growing up as a minority living in borderline poverty, I managed to get through life focusing on my individuality. It was not until I attended that class that I learned the true extent to which women, minorities, and many other populations are oppressed in society. I remember
In America alone, hundreds of thousands of children and youth are in the foster care system due to circumstances that may include trauma revolving around neglect and abuse. These adverse child hood experiences then have the potential to later turn into mental health issues, unemployment outcomes, or even gang affiliations. I believe that child welfare issues are very unique and despairing because unlike other populations who are able to actively fight for their rights, children are unable to voice their opinions therefore they have no voice unless others speak for them. For that reason alone, I feel fortunate to work in the field of Early Intervention and be able to provide support and help with a compassion heart to children forced into the foster care