Question

1. which institutions can cause or sustain systems of economic oppression? select all that apply.

industries
congress
churches
banks

Explanation:

• Industries: Can engage in practices like unfair labor, monopolistic behavior, or exploiting workers/communities, contributing to economic oppression.
• Congress: Legislative policies (e.g., tax, labor, regulatory laws) can favor certain groups, creating or sustaining economic inequality/oppression.
• Churches: Religious institutions’ teachings or practices might reinforce economic hierarchies (e.g., justifying wealth disparities, limiting access to resources for marginalized groups).
• Banks: Can practice discriminatory lending, create debt traps, or prioritize profit over fair financial access, sustaining economic oppression.

Answer:

A. industries, B. Congress, C. churches, D. banks