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'''Oppression''' is the means by which a [[class]] of people keeps another susceptible to [[exploitation]]. | '''Oppression''' is the means by which a [[class]] of people keeps another susceptible to [[exploitation]]. | ||
In a system of oppression, the dominant class are the '''oppressors''', and the victims are the '''oppressed'''. Individuals often belong to more than one class, because there are multiple systems of oppression. | |||
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 [[mystification]]s. | 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 [[mystification]]s. | ||
== Ideological expressions == | == Ideological expressions == | ||
Revision as of 22:22, 5 May 2007
Oppression is the means by which a class of people keeps another susceptible to exploitation.
In a system of oppression, the dominant class are the oppressors, and the victims are the oppressed. Individuals often belong to more than one class, because there are multiple systems of oppression.
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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