The Five Faces of Oppression by Iris Marion Young

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What is the title of the book by Iris Marion Young where she introduced the 'five faces of oppression' framework?

Justice and the Politics of Difference

Which form of oppression refers to the economic and social inequalities that arise when one group benefits from the labor or resources of another group without fair compensation?

Exploitation

What is the result of marginalization, where certain groups are excluded from societal participation?

Discrimination, stigma, and limited agency due to social status or identity.

What is the term for the lack of agency, voice, and influence experienced by marginalized groups within social and institutional systems?

Powerlessness

Which of the 'five faces of oppression' involves excluding or relegating certain groups to the periphery of society?

Marginalization

What is the primary concern of exploitation, one of the 'five faces of oppression'?

Economic and social inequalities

How do marginalized groups experience powerlessness, according to Iris Marion Young?

Through limited decision-making power, political participation, representation, and control over their circumstances.

What is the overarching theme that connects the 'five faces of oppression' framework?

Social and institutional inequalities and exclusions

What is the main consequence of marginalization, according to the 'five faces of oppression' framework?

Limited access to resources, opportunities, and full participation in society

How does exploitation, as a form of oppression, manifest in labor relationships or colonial contexts?

Through economic and social inequalities, benefiting one group at the expense of another.

Learn about the framework of oppression introduced by Iris Marion Young in her book 'Justice and the Politics of Difference'. Understand the five interconnected forms of oppression that individuals or groups may experience within social structures. Test your knowledge on exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialism, and violence.

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