The Tree Remembers What the Axe Forgets.
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| Title: | The Tree Remembers What the Axe Forgets. |
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| Authors: | Tan, Kevin (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Children & Schools. Apr2026, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p67-70. 4p. |
| Subjects: | History, Emigration & immigration, Sabbatical leave, Equality, Reflection (Philosophy), Emotions, Social worker attitudes, Social case work, Interpersonal relations |
| Geographic Terms: | Minnesota |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the enduring impact of historical harms on equity work within social institutions, emphasizing that history is not merely past but actively shapes present experiences and power dynamics. Drawing from sabbatical reflections and community engagements across diverse U.S. regions—including Minnesota, Alaska, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Hawaiʻi, and New Orleans—it highlights how local histories influence trust, risk, and responsibility in justice-oriented practice. The author underscores the emotional and professional burdens borne by individuals leading equity efforts, often without adequate institutional recognition or protection, and calls for organizations to support and sustain this labor ethically. Ultimately, the article advocates for humility, reflexivity, and historical awareness as essential to advancing equitable, community-grounded social work and institutional change. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on the enduring impact of historical harms on equity work within social institutions, emphasizing that history is not merely past but actively shapes present experiences and power dynamics. Drawing from sabbatical reflections and community engagements across diverse U.S. regions—including Minnesota, Alaska, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Hawaiʻi, and New Orleans—it highlights how local histories influence trust, risk, and responsibility in justice-oriented practice. The author underscores the emotional and professional burdens borne by individuals leading equity efforts, often without adequate institutional recognition or protection, and calls for organizations to support and sustain this labor ethically. Ultimately, the article advocates for humility, reflexivity, and historical awareness as essential to advancing equitable, community-grounded social work and institutional change. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 15328759 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/cs/cdag007 |
