Defining Oppression

Study guide for Young, “Five Faces of Oppression”

In your own words (this usually means without looking at the text) describe in a sentence or two your understanding of each concept:

1. Social  group
2. Aggregate
3.  Association
4. Heidegger’s “thrownness”
5. Exploitation
6.   “menial” work
7. Powerlessness
8. Characteristics of “professionalism”
9. Cultural imperialism
10. Double consciousness
11.  Violence

Then, write down any concepts/terms that are confusing to you, and that you’d like to discuss in class. Write your answers down and bring them to class on Wednesday.