 In an ever-changing environment, oppression is still extremely prevalent in our society. There are multitudes of instances of oppression that people experience every day. Fighting against oppression is something that one may take on, and many do. Activists every day feel the weight of a society that is continuously impacted by mistreatment, especially because many activists’ identities are impacted by oppression.
These constant states of stress can result in burnout. Christina Maslach defines burnout as “a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment that can occur among individuals who work with people in some capacity.” Burnout leads to someone feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. This can result in people feeling extremely frustrated, disillusioned, uncaring, and cynical. Those involved with fighting oppression and being social justice activists can be extremely debilitating because of the high expectations they place on themselves. There is hope that they can make a significant difference in the world around them, and the emotional labor they experienced when the results are not what they expected.
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