Question

read each example. write which t it matches (ideological, interpersonal, institutional, or internalized). then explain why you think it belongs there.

1. a law makes it harder for certain groups to buy homes in certain neighborhoods.

type of oppression: institutional
why it fits: a law is an institutional rule.

1. a student believes their group is \less smart\ because of stereotypes.

type of oppression: internalized
why it fits: the student accepts a negative stereotype about their own groups which is internalized oppression.

1. someone makes a racist joke to another person.

type of oppression: interpersonal
why it fits: a racist joke is a direct interaction between two people, with joke being an oppressive act.

1. the idea that one group is better or more deserving of power than another.

type of oppression: ideological
why it fits: this is an ideological belief that one group is more worthy of power, which is the basis of ideological oppression.

Explanation:

1.

The example involves a law (institutional rule) creating barriers for certain groups to buy homes, so it's Institutional oppression as laws are institutional mechanisms.

The student has internalized a negative stereotype about their own group, accepting it as true, which is Internalized oppression.

A racist joke is told in a direct interaction between two people, so it's Interpersonal oppression as it's a direct interaction - based oppressive act.

Answer:

Type of Oppression: Institutional
Why it fits: A law is an institutional rule that creates barriers for specific groups in home - buying.

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