...Intersectionality, as I have discovered over these past few weeks, is something both complicated and obvious. The concept itself is easy to grasp, but difficult to describe outside of a situational context. For instance, the Intersectionality 101 article uses multiple visual aids such as images of a marbled cake, or intersecting freeways to show how multiple aspects interweave with one another, and affect one another, to create an ever-changing whole. Images of objective, and often physical, situations serve for an easier representation to grasp the concept. However, intersectionality is at its core an invisible and subjective to the individual or defined social group. For example, in our Kimberley Crenshaw article she discusses the “black feminist critique”. It breaks down the systematic and discriminatory aspects of what I know as “white feminism”. Essentially, a system within feminism that limits legitimized participation to those who fit the “feminist image” of a white, fragile, middle-class woman. Crenshaw focuses on the aspect of intersectionality for black women who face both racist and sexist discrimination, but are often excluded from anti-racist/anti-sexist legislation and dialogue. For example,...
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...Intersectionality is the one of social theory-especially in feminism. This theory argues that social suppression runs by not only gender and ethnicity but also other various variables such as social class, age, sexuality, culture, religion, health status, financial condition, etc. In other words, the discrimination is not formed by just one factor but by several factors which indicate one’s identity. With blending those variables, one is discriminated against on many layers. For example, African-American, blue collar, old female experiences more severe discrimination than white female or African-American male. Historically, in the most of country, women could exercise their voting power decades after men got it. But not every woman got this right at the same time. For example, when there is a hot dispute in America about the vote of African-American and women, it was exclusive African-American female. In the end the dispute composed the vote of African-American ‘male’ or ‘white’ female. As an Asian female, I also sometimes feel that I am marginalized in the group or society but not often so far. It is considered that my country, South Korea, is extremely patricentric and male-centric culture. Men always have to be a breadwinner in the family and that may the reason of those culture. I personally have seen many men who could not accept independent woman or successful women in the social status or financially. This male-centric culture has been changed slowly in the country...
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...feminist is someone who is active in their support for the movement, i.e. advocating for women by either teaching, writing, protesting, or doing things of that nature to improve the treatment of women. There is a major difference in saying that you support feminism and actually doing something to show that support. To further explain my understanding of feminism, I want to uncover the different layers of oppression that women face. While in the 1900’s the goal of feminism was for women to receive equal treatment to men, feminism is no longer in opposition to just men, but race, class, and gender as well. This is how the intersectional approach to feminism occurred. Intersectionality was introduced in class through Crenshaw’s essay about the racial dimensions of sexual harassment of African-American women. Intersectionality relates to feminists studies because it’s an analytical way of looking at more than one identity....
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...Black feminism is a school of feminism that was founded on the belief that factors such as racism, sexism, and class discrimination are all interwoven factors that lead to oppression, as these factors cannot be separated, but must be tackled together as a unit. Black feminists strive to liberate black women from oppression as they believe this will lead to freedom for all, as factors such as racism, sexism and class oppression will then be eliminated, freeing all people from the boundaries and constraints that oppression creates. This theory of feminism emerged as black women felt that they were subject to a harsher form of oppression than white women. This type of feminist movement was a response to the Feminist Movement, and the Black Liberation movement that was occurring at the time. They believed that the Feminist Movement solely helped white, middle-class women, and that it failed to focus on all women, as there were women — like the black women— who were being oppressed not only by gender, but also by race, and class. They too felt that the Black Liberation Movement focused only on the struggles of black men, and that they were sexually oppressed by this movement. They believed that both of these movements failed to recognized black women, as they were an invisible group. It is believed by the black feminists that they too, like the white feminists, struggle with issues concerning gender, but what differentiates them is that they are faced with being unequal on the basis...
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...Child’s Power and Authority Children and the Natural World Story Books and Telling Contrast: Childhood and Social Class Compare and Contrast: Matilda to the Prisoner of Azkaban Roald Dahl’s novel, “Matilda” tells the story of a young girl in oppression by her parents who show no interest in their daughter and is mean for sport. It is a story of triumph in which her intelligence and magical abilities taught her the ins-and-outs of life. But more importantly, it taught Matilda how to take care of herself. Similarly, J.K. Rowling’s novel, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” also addresses the oppression of the magical Harry Potter by his aunt and uncle and the various death threats on his life. I argue that if Harry and Matilda had not been oppressed, they would not have become the characters at the end of the novels. Matilda’s oppression started at birth. Upon her birth, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood showed no interest in her. She was viewed as a “scab” because it’s something you have to wait for until it can be snatched off and thrown away (Dahl 1). Based on their actions and attitude towards their daughter, her parents could wait to remove this scab. The narrator describes Matilda’s parents “half-witted” because they were unaware of the extraordinary ability their daughter. They were also unaware that at a very young age, Matilda knew how her parents felt about her (Dahl 1). Strangely, even with their dislike, the Wormwoods assumed their daughter was normal. Harry is a...
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...Banking Concept of Education Philosopher and educator Paulo Freire once said, “Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the younger generation into the logic of the present system and bring about conformity or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of their world.” In Freire’s work of “the Banking Concept of Concept”, he describes how the education system is failing to help student find success in the real world as well as it provides a framework for the “teachers” to oppress the “students” through the distribution of power. The “banking Concept of Education” describes a system of education in which the teacher’s main goal is to fill their students head with information, much like making a “deposit” at a bank, from which the student are expected to memorize and retain this information such as a bank holds money, ““Education thus becomes an act of depositing, in which the students are the depositories and the teacher is the depositor”. (Freire 2) Evidence in Freire’s work states, “His (teacher) task is to "fill" the students with the contents of his narration—contents which are detached from reality.” (Freire 2) Another point being made in Freire’s writing from this quote is that the information that the students are learning will not help them in the real world. From this the concept of the oppressors (teachers)...
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...1984 Essay Proposal I am available every M/F 2:40-‐4:00PM to assist you with your essay. You must use all the resources and knowledge you have learned over the course of the year to write this essay. Instructions: Type your notes into this document and then submit to MB. I will annotate your work on MB to leave you comments. Once I have finished reviewing your work, click “annotate” to see my comments on Managebac. Essay Components What topics interest you in 1984? What theme will you prove develops over the course of 1984? *Remember the goal of the assessment. What will you compare/contrast this theme with in terms of history, literature, current events, historical figures, etc.? *List ideas, be precise for precise feedback Evidence from 1984 to prove your theme (at least four instances from the beginning, middle, and end of the book). No free thinking/unorthodoxy Removal/rewriting of history Removal of pleasure in life Thought police Fear/the war ...
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...Assess the view that women are no longer oppressed by religion (18 marks) The view that women are no longer oppressed by religion is prevalent in society today, however there is a lot of evidence to suggest that this is not the case and that women are still very much being oppressed by some aspects of religion. Feminists would argue that religion is a patriarchal institute, and in religion, there has never been equality for women. Firstly, historically, wherever nature is conceptualised, the role of women has been seen in terms of their ‘essential femininity’, that is, as being naturally different creatures to males. Thus, within the philosophies of New Age cults, women tend to be afforded to a much higher status than men. This is one of the reasons that may explain the development and involvement of women in New age Movements (NAMS). Many NAMs emphasise nature, such as using homeopathic remedies, aromatherapy and massage. Bruce argues that the private sphere of cult activity appeals to women because it’s like the private sphere of the home. Glock and Stark would take it further to support this view and argue that women are more likely to participate in these kind of sects because they’re more likely to experience poverty and social deprivation, having a lack of power, prestige and social status (relative deprivation) Women are also more likely to suffer from mental/emotional problems (search for healing), and ethically are more conservative than men, so therefore get involved...
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...Assess the view that women are no longer oppressed by religion There are some aspects that show that women are no longer oppressed by religion as they are given more roles and responsibilities for example The Church of England has allowed women to be become priest since 1992. But in everyday life female followers of world religious leaders are often significantly more limited than males with regards to where they can go with whom they may associate. In this essay I am going to examine both views and examine whether women are no longer oppressed by religion. Everybody focuses to Muslim women worldwide as oppressed, more specifically the Muslim women in Afghanistan. People often fail to distinguish between culture and religion, two things that are completely different, In fact, Islam condemns oppression of any kind where it is towards a women or in general. Sometimes, people see covered Muslim women and they think oppression. This is wrong. Muslim woman are not oppressed, but they are liberated. This is because they are no longer valued for something material such as their good looks or she shape of her body. They compel others to judge her for her intelligence, kindness, honesty and personality. Therefore, people judge her for who she actually is. Women cover their hair to be modest. When they wear loose clothes, they are trying to be modest. In fact, nuns cover their hair out of modesty. Also, when we see the frequent pictures of the Virgin Mary, she is covering her hair...
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...3) In the selected verse of Adrienne Rich’s poem “The Burning of Paper Instead of Children,” Rich’s thought-provoking use of words and language relates to the cycle of oppression. Rich believes that through verbal exchanges, individuals are passing down oppressed ideas to one another, furthering the colonization of the mind. In the verse “…knowledge of the oppressor/ this is the oppressor’s language/ yet I need it to talk to you,” Rich depicts the paradoxical nature of society’s colonization of the mind and her conscious effort to be free of such mindset. Rich is fully aware of the knowledge that she is citing and the language that she is speaking is tainted with the oppressor’s – society’s – ideals. Yet she also believes that these two elements are needed in today’s everyday communication. It is dangerous when an act as natural as interacting with others can be oppressive, because language is an extremely powerful tool. All forms of languages, such as verbal exchange, body language and sign languages to name a few, are capable of changing perspectives of others. When used appropriately, people can use languages to end the outcomes of mind colonizing, such as racial stereotypes and racial superiority. However, most people abuse their ability to connect with others and use communication as means of perpetuating judgment of “others” and marginalizing certain groups, which ultimately results in a nonstop cycle of oppression. In the verses “…and they take the book away/ love and...
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...Compare and contrast William Brickman and Paul Freire By: Helena Gray Northcentral University Presented to Dr. Stein June 29, 2014 Introduction: This paper speaks about the two individuals, William Brickman and Paulo Frere’s. Even though some of their thought and view on education were different, they had some similarities. The paper will explain their birth, death, achievements and the difficulties both men faced through their journey in the field of education. Compare & Contrast William Brickman and Paulo Freire William Brickman was born on June 30, 1913 and died of Leukemia on June 22, 1988 at Philadelphia hospital. He was the founder and president of the comparative and International Education Society. Brickman attended city schools and earned his bachelor and master at the City College in New York, and his Ph.D at the University of Pennsylvania. His teaching began at City College, where he taught for over 40 years, the New York University and the University of Pennsylvania. One of his achievements as a teacher, and researcher, was in the field of education and Comparative and International Education. Brickman encouraged and published young scholars, contributed article to encyclopedia, and wrote many articles and reviews for professional journals. The opportunity to interact with people from other cultures at an early age drove him to learn their languages and pursue more into his research of comparative education (Silova & Brehm, 2010 p. 20). He held...
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...Zeeshan Babar 7 July, 2015 First Victimized, Now Victimizing History tells us about how hundreds of years ago all men and women except for the one with power were oppressed by emperors and kings. They were allowed to do only what the emperor allowed them to do, and he could make them do whatever he wanted them to de. Even the one with power in the empire were not allowed to deny or disagree with the emperor, or else they would suffer the same fate as every one else. However with time people revolted and revolution came after decades breaking this tradition of monarchy, and making every individual free with their rights. Now every individual is said to be a free human who has natural rights. But even in these modernized societies after all that human race has experienced, and has been through the fallacy of appeal to tradition still exists. Appeal to tradition is the fallacy that a standpoint, situation or action is right, proper, and correct simply because it has “always” been that way, because people have “always” thought that way, or because it continues to serve one particular group very well. It is the notion that if an idea has been around for a while than it should be followed and is true. This fallacy is one of the major reasons that have been recognized for the oppression of women all around the world. This is particularly...
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...Paulo Freire’s text entitled, “The Banking Concept,” is a two-part text that come from the book title “ Pedagogy of the Oppressed” was first published in English in 1970 . The first part is a brilliant critique on the mainstream movement that focus on how students are taught through oppression. The second part is an attack on said “ Banking Concept” and introducing an alternate teaching style call the “ Problem Posing Concept”. The second text “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior” written by Amy Chua was first introduce from her book: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” in 2011. The text shows how a strict mother by oppressing her two daughter in certain aspects of their lives will set them up for success and survival . The third text Hanna Rosin’s “Mother Inferior” was introduced from the publication the “Atlantic” to argue against Amy Chua’s diagnosis against western parents, saying kids don’t need more drills and rules. They need to lighten up and roam free. The purpose for this response is to facilitate a dialogue that is both effective and understandable. I cannot say that I have read even a small percentage of these works from these authors, but from what I have read, I noticed some recurring similarities. During the semester in class, we have learned how these authors utilize various elements of writing to make their point more prominent. Along with this, I believe that the theme of oppression and success appears in these three, I took it upon myself to try and find out...
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...Net ID: csbarra Candace Nicole Sbarra Bill of Responsibilities 1. Citizens should abide by all laws of the federal, state, and local governments. Why: This is of utmost importance due to the stagnation and chaos created by the disregard to federal, state, or local law. 2. Supporting and assisting all other citizens who may be in need. Whether it be physical, monetary, or psychological, insofar as it does not put yourself or others at danger. Why: If we want our world to improve we need to help in any way we can. Helping other people when we possible is the best way to start on the road to a better world. 3. Remaining aware and conscientious of the environmental risks of our actions and habits so that we can aid in the preservation and retention of a strong global community and a safe future for our planet. Why: If we want our children to live in a world that continues to support and encourage human life then we should protect the world we have now. 4. Citizens should be required to have a working knowledge of the legislative and judicial system on a local, state, and federal level so that we can make educated decisions concerning the election of representatives and other political figures. Why: In the words of Benjamin Franklin “The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.". For us to remain ignorant of the way our system of lawmaking and policy enforcement works is to put ourselves in danger of being taken advantage of by politicians with...
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...CEDAW and the Women’s Rights in Bangladesh - a promised Silver Lining Barrister Tureen Afroz Women in Bangladesh have been subjected to exploitation and negligence for decades. In a society, which is basically male dominated, women, have always been kept oppressed by religious fanaticism, superstition, oppression and various discrimination. Their merit and labor have only been recognized in domestic lore. Though lately, Bangladesh has realized that ‘empowerment of women’ is a necessary condition for economic development to keep pace with the world. In the international arena Bangladesh ratified the Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in 1984, however, with some ‘reservations’. Thus, my paper will be on the following lines- • Identifying the reservations of Bangladesh on CEDAW provisions; • Stating official reasons for such reservations; • Providing logical arguments against such reservations; • Describing governmental and non-governmental efforts taken so far to implement CEDAW within Bangladesh; and • Evaluating critically the progress in Bangladesh after the CEDAW ratification. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The author is greatly indebted to Prof. Rafiqul Islam, Macquarie University, Prof. Dimity Kingsford Smith, Monash University and Mr Aman-ud-Dowla, Journalist for comments on the draft of this paper. Special thanks are due to...
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