The Four "I"s of Oppression

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 The Four "I"s of Oppression gave me a better understanding of the various forms that injustice takes in our society.

The four l's of oppression are ideological, institutional,interpersonal, and internalized. Each represents a different level at which oppression occurs and affects individuals and communities.Ideological oppression is about the big ideas that justify and support unfair treatment between groups.For example, the belief that one race is superior to another can lead to racism. These ideas shape how people think about others and justify unfairness. Institutional oppression happens within organizations like the government, schools, or businesses.It includes laws and policies that don't treat everyone equally. A clear example is when a school district provides more resources and better equipment to schools in wealthier areas compared to those in poorer neighborhoods. Interpersonal oppression occurs between individuals. It happens when someone directly mistreats another person based on prejudices.For instance, if a store employee follows a customer because of their race, suspecting them of stealing, this is interpersonal oppression.Internalized oppression is when people believe and act according to the negative messages about their own group. For example, if someone from a marginalized community believes stereotypes about their own abilities or worth, they are experiencing internalized oppression. This can affect their confidence and the way they behave.


                             


 

 

 

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  1. JordanTaylorSeptember 22, 2024 at 4:26 PM

    Hello Maryann! I enjoyed reading your blog, and I like the photo you included!

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  2. AngieSeptember 22, 2024 at 9:54 PM

    I agree completely that the way someone is treated can affect their confidence and the way they behave because if someone is mistreats or talks down on someone then it will hurt the mind of that person and make them believe that who they are is wrong and should be changed. In reality that is not true and we should treat everyone with respect because at the end of the day we don't know what that person is going through.

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  3. JoanmarieSeptember 25, 2024 at 1:39 PM

    I really like the picture you included. I also liked how you talked about how internalized oppression affects how people view their worth.

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