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What is ideological oppression?
What is ideological oppression?
What are examples of ideological oppression?
What are examples of ideological oppression?
Patriarchy and heteronormativity.
What does institutional oppression involve?
What does institutional oppression involve?
What are some examples of institutional oppression?
What are some examples of institutional oppression?
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What characterizes interpersonal oppression?
What characterizes interpersonal oppression?
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What does internalized oppression refer to?
What does internalized oppression refer to?
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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.
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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.
