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.
Picture a heavy weight pressing down on someone's chest. That weight represents oppression - it restricts their ability to breathe, move freely, and live a fulfilling life. Oppression is like an invisible force that holds people back.
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.
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