Oppression Concepts Overview

Questions and Answers

What is ideological oppression?

A law enacted by the government to protect rights

A social structure that encourages individual autonomy

A belief in equal treatment for all groups

A system where one group controls another based on the belief of superiority (correct)

What are examples of ideological oppression?

Patriarchy and heteronormativity.

What does institutional oppression involve?

Network of structures that create advantages for some (correct)

Ideologies promoting freedom and autonomy

Cultural practices promoting equality

Personal conflicts between individuals

What are some examples of institutional oppression?

Law, police, government, education, media. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes interpersonal oppression?

Dominance of one group and mistreatment of another Signup and view all the answers

What does internalized oppression refer to?

The process by which oppressed individuals accept the negative stereotypes about themselves. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ideological Oppression

Centers on the belief that one group is superior to another, justifying control over the subordinate group.
Patriarchy exemplifies this, where men dominate social organization and hold power.
Heteronormativity assumes that individuals strictly fit into male or female categories, promoting heterosexuality as the sole and acceptable orientation.

Institutional Oppression

Manifested in societal frameworks—includes law, government, education, religion, media, and family.
Functions through a network of structures, policies, and practices that favor certain groups while discriminating against and disadvantaging others.

Interpersonal Oppression

Dominant group ideology influences individual behavior, permitting members to mistreat those from oppressed groups.
Involves direct interactions characterized by oppressive behaviors, insults, or acts of violence.

Internalized Oppression

Individuals from oppressed groups absorb and accept ideas of inferiority portrayed by the dominant group.
Experiences of disrespect reinforce negative self-perceptions, leading to internal acceptance of harmful stereotypes.
An example is internalized racism, where oppressed individuals adopt the negative views of their racial or ethnic identity.

Description

Explore the multifaceted nature of oppression with this quiz, covering ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized oppression. Understand how societal frameworks and dominant ideologies shape the experiences of marginalized groups. Test your knowledge on these critical social concepts.