Young (Five Faces of Oppression) Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are the Five Faces of Oppression as identified by Iris Marion Young?
Exploitation, Marginalization, Powerlessness, Cultural Imperialism, and Violence.
Which face of oppression involves economic exploitation?
Exploitation.
True or False: Marginalization refers to the systematic exclusion of certain groups from participation in social, economic, and political life.
True.
Fill in the blank: Cultural __________ is the imposition of the dominant culture’s values and norms on marginalized groups.
Imperialism.
What does the face of oppression termed ‘Powerlessness’ refer to?
The lack of decision-making power and the inability to influence one’s own life and environment.
Which face of oppression is characterized by acts of violence against individuals or groups?
Violence.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Faces of Oppression? A) Exploitation B) Isolation C) Marginalization D) Powerlessness
B) Isolation.
True or False: Cultural Imperialism only affects the cultural expressions of the oppressed.
False.
What role does ‘Exploitation’ play in the economic system according to Young?
It refers to the systematic transfer of the results of the labor of one group to benefit another group.
Fill in the blank: __________ is often a consequence of systemic oppression and can take many forms, including physical and psychological.
Violence.
Multiple Choice: Which face of oppression is associated with being pushed to the margins of society? A) Exploitation B) Marginalization C) Cultural Imperialism D) Powerlessness
B) Marginalization.
What is the impact of ‘Cultural Imperialism’ on the identity of marginalized groups?
It often leads to the devaluation of their culture and the internalization of the dominant culture’s norms.
True or False: Powerlessness can lead to a lack of self-esteem and a sense of helplessness among oppressed individuals.
True.
Fill in the blank: __________ is often perpetuated through social norms and institutional practices that favor certain groups over others.
Exploitation.
Multiple Choice: Which face of oppression is primarily concerned with social power dynamics? A) Violence B) Powerlessness C) Marginalization D) Cultural Imperialism
B) Powerlessness.
What does Young suggest is necessary to address the Five Faces of Oppression?
Collective action and social justice movements.
True or False: Young argues that oppression is an individual issue rather than a systemic one.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ of oppression highlights how different forms can intersect and compound each other.
Matrix.
Multiple Choice: Which face of oppression can lead to the silencing of voices from marginalized communities? A) Exploitation B) Cultural Imperialism C) Violence D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What is a key characteristic of ‘Violence’ as a face of oppression?
It is often random and targeted, creating a climate of fear among marginalized groups.
True or False: The Five Faces of Oppression are independent of each other.
False.
Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the exclusion of certain groups from the labor force or other social institutions.
Marginalization.
What does exploitation in the context of oppression often involve?
The appropriation of the labor of one group for the benefit of another.
Multiple Choice: Which face of oppression is primarily about the lack of representation? A) Powerlessness B) Cultural Imperialism C) Marginalization D) Violence
C) Marginalization.
