Oppression
Definition
Oppression refers to the unjust exercise of power or authority over individuals or groups in order to limit their freedom, opportunities, rights, or well-being based on characteristics such as race, gender, class, etc.
Related terms
Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on certain characteristics.
Social Justice: The pursuit of equality and fairness in society, aiming to address and rectify systemic oppression.
Intersectionality: The interconnected nature of social categorizations (such as race, gender, class) that can create overlapping systems of discrimination and disadvantage.
"Oppression" appears in:
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AP European History
AP Human Geography
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AP Spanish Language - 3.1 Beauty and Aesthetics in Daily Life
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