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== Ideological expressions == | == Ideological expressions == | ||
Every axis of oppression requires its own justification, which specifies ''why'' a certain class of people "deserves" to be [[exploitation|exploited]]. | Every axis of oppression requires its own justification, which specifies ''why'' a certain class of people "deserves" to be [[exploitation|exploited]]. (People are divided into classes through [[discrimination]].) | ||
These justifications become the [[ideology|ideological]] expressions of oppression. '''They perpetuate oppression, but they are not its fundamental cause.''' | These justifications become the [[ideology|ideological]] expressions of oppression. '''They perpetuate oppression, but they are not its fundamental cause.''' | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 5 May 2007
Oppression is the means by which a class of people keeps another susceptible to exploitation.
Methods of oppression are extraordinarily varied. They range from terrorism, slavery and rape, along with other acts of violence, to more subtle means such as systematic devaluation, denial of education and mystifications.
Ideological expressions
Every axis of oppression requires its own justification, which specifies why a certain class of people "deserves" to be exploited. (People are divided into classes through discrimination.)
These justifications become the ideological expressions of oppression. They perpetuate oppression, but they are not its fundamental cause.
For various examples of ideology derived from oppression, see:
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