Module 2 - Anzovino Ch 2 - Forms of Oppression Flashcards
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What was the goal of the women’s suffrage movement in Canada?
To address equity, justice, and human rights by fighting for political rights (voting, running for office), access to education, better healthcare, and an end to violence against women and children.
When did women gain the right to vote in federal elections in Canada?
In 1918.
Who were the “Famous Five,” and what was the “Persons Case”?
The “Famous Five”: Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, and Henrietta Muir Edwards.
The “Persons Case”: A legal battle to have women recognized as “persons” under Canadian law for Senate eligibility, which was won in 1929.
What was the purpose of the Women’s March Global movement in 2017?
To defend women’s rights, equality, diversity, and inclusion against the rise of far-right populism.
What are the five faces of oppression according to Iris Young (1990)?
Exploitation: Unfair use of labor without fair compensation.
Marginalization: Exclusion of minority groups to society’s fringes.
Powerlessness: Denial of rights and privileges, fostering a “culture of silence.”
Cultural Imperialism: Imposition of dominant group norms and values.
Violence: Physical harm, fear of attacks, or stigmatization through harassment and intimidation.
What are the key elements of critical social theory for ending oppression?
Awareness of oppression for envisioning liberation.
Recognition of oppression as structural.
Empowerment for individual and collective agency.
Avoiding liberation through oppressing others.
How do power dynamics contribute to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination?
Power imbalances allow dominant groups to impose beliefs on minorities, leading to unfair treatment and the creation of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
What are stereotypes, and why are they problematic?
Stereotypes are generalized beliefs about a group.
They oversimplify complex realities and ignore individual differences, often leading to unfair assumptions and perpetuation of myths.
What role does media play in creating stereotypes?
Media perpetuates stereotypes by using overgeneralized, value-laden images that influence societal norms and young minds.
How do Disney movies contribute to gender stereotypes?
Disney movies often portray males as heroic and strong, while females are valued for beauty, are helpless, and focus on marriage and domestic roles.
How is prejudice different from stereotypes?
Prejudice involves prejudging with a negative emotional component, often leading to discriminatory behavior, whereas stereotypes are generalized beliefs.
What is ethnocentrism, and how does it relate to prejudice?
Ethnocentrism is assuming one’s culture is superior and using it as a standard to judge others, often leading to prejudice.
Define ableism and its impact.
Ableism assigns inferior status to individuals with disabilities, leading to discrimination in areas like hiring, promotion, and accommodation.
What is ageism, and what are some examples?
Ageism is prejudice or discrimination based on age.
Examples: Stereotyping seniors as fragile or young people as undisciplined, or denying opportunities based on age.
What is ethnocentrism, and how does it relate to prejudice?
Ethnocentrism assumes one’s culture is superior and uses it as the standard to judge others, often resulting in prejudice.
Define ableism and its societal impact.
Ableism is the prejudice against individuals with disabilities, leading to discrimination in employment, education, and social interactions.
What is ageism, and how does it manifest?
Ageism is prejudice or discrimination based on age, often targeting seniors as incapable or young people as inexperienced, affecting opportunities and representation.
What is classism?
Classism is the systemic oppression of subordinate classes by dominant classes, often based on assumptions about intelligence, worth, and behavior tied to socioeconomic status.
What is heterosexism, and how does it affect society?
Heterosexism is the belief in the superiority of heterosexuality, leading to discrimination and oppression of non-heterosexual identities and relationships.
How is racism defined, and what role does social construction play?
Racism asserts the supremacy of one group over others, using socially constructed labels of race to justify exclusion, privilege, and oppression.
What is sizeism, and what are its societal consequences?
Sizeism is prejudice based on body size, leading to discrimination in employment, education, healthcare, and negative media portrayals.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is the unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics or behaviors, often resulting from prejudice and stereotypes.
What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) guarantee regarding discrimination?
It guarantees equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability.
What are the seven discriminatory practices prohibited by the Canadian Human Rights Act?
Denying goods, services, facilities, or accommodation.
Adverse treatment in providing goods or services.
Unfair employment practices.
Policies excluding opportunities for jobs.
Unequal pay for work of the same value.
Retaliation against complaints to Human Rights Commissions.
Harassment based on protected grounds.
