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The Ongoing Development of Strength-Based Approaches to People Who Hold Systemically Marginalized Identities
David M Silverman1, R Josiah Rosario1, Ivan A Hernandez2
1Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
Summary
Systemic marginalization, historically viewed as a deficit, is increasingly recognized in psychology as a source of unique strengths. This shift moves from deficit-based to strength-based approaches, valuing diverse perspectives to address inequality.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Historically, marginalized identities were framed as deficits, limiting scientific understanding.
- Systemic inequalities create disparities across societal institutions.
- Deficit-based views overlook the strengths and perspectives of marginalized groups.
Approach:
- Shift from deficit-based to strength-based perspectives in psychological research.
- Introduces three strength-based approaches: universal strengths, difference-as-strength, and identity-specific strengths.
- Distinguishes between these approaches to advance scholarship on marginalized identities.
Key Points:
- Marginalized identities offer unique strengths, not deficiencies.
- Strength-based approaches recognize the limitations of deficit ideologies.
- Valuing diverse perspectives is crucial for understanding and supporting marginalized individuals.
Conclusions:
- Future research should adopt strength-based lenses to understand marginalized populations.
- This paradigm shift has implications for addressing systemic inequalities.
- Promotes research that effectively values and understands individuals facing systemic marginalization.
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