The Main Purpose of Talking or Sharing Circles Is to ________

question 78

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of talking or sharing circles is to ________.

• A) provide a space where people can share experiences and perspectives on issues in order to help and/or heal each other
• B) provide a space where a group leader can impart knowledge and where group members can practise skills in a supportive atmosphere
• C) provide a supportive venue for therapy groups to come together to address issues, led by the group worker who is seen as the expert and/or authority figure
• D) create a safe space to learn through modelling in order to improve communication, social skills, and interpersonal relationships
• E) create a space that will facilitate consensus when searching for solutions to a problem, developing new ideas, and/or making decisions

---

Definitions:

Mississippi

A state in the southern United States, known for its rich history in the civil rights movement, the Mississippi River, and its significant role in American music and literature.

Democratic

Pertaining to or characteristic of the principles of democracy, where power is vested in the people who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

Dred Scott Decision

A controversial 1857 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that African Americans, whether enslaved or free, could not be American citizens and therefore had no standing to sue in federal court.

Taney's Arguments

Refer to the judicial opinions and reasoning of Roger B. Taney, the fifth Chief Justice of the United States, particularly associated with the Dred Scott v. Sandford case which denied citizenship to African Americans.