Ethnic Studies Unit 2 Vocabulary

What is the definition of oppression?

• A system of equal opportunities for all groups

• A combination of prejudice and institutional power that discriminates against some groups

• A method of peaceful negotiation between groups

• A form of cultural exchange and understanding

What is at the core of any oppressive system?

• The idea that one group is somehow better than another

• The belief in equal rights for all groups

• The notion that all groups should cooperate

• The concept of mutual respect among groups

Which system is NOT typically associated with institutional oppression?

• Education system

• Hiring policies

• Personal preferences

• Public policies

Which of the following is NOT an institution where institutional oppression can be embedded?

• Housing development

• Legal system

• Personal hobbies

• Police practice

How are stereotypes often described?

• Detailed and specific

• Simplified and overgeneralized

• Complex and nuanced

• Accurate and unbiased

What is the definition of "Resistance" as described in our Word of the Day?

• Effort by individuals or groups to support dominant power structures.

• Effort by individuals or groups to challenge and oppose dominant power structures, ideologies, or policies.

• Effort by individuals or groups to ignore dominant power structures.

• Effort by individuals or groups to create new power structures.

What is the definition of: Oppression?

• A group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth

• Everyone has the right to freedom, life, equality, and privacy, among many others

• Freedoms people possess relating to life, liberty, and property

• Cruel or unjust use of power or authority

What is a common consequence of systemic oppression?

• Increased social mobility for all groups

• Equal representation in media

• Disparities in wealth and opportunities

• Universal access to education

Which of the following is a form of resistance against oppression?

• Supporting discriminatory policies

• Advocating for policy change

• Ignoring social issues

• Maintaining the status quo

What role do stereotypes play in oppression?

• They promote understanding between groups

• They reinforce existing power structures

• They eliminate biases

• They encourage diversity