This theory focuses on the system of creating groups that are dominant or privileged by it and other groups that are targeted. However, keep in mind it is possible for members of the dominant group that benefit from it not to be prejudice or hateful. Furthermore, being in the dominant group does not garuntee power, wealth and success but rather increases their chances of obtaining such gains. A prime example are the grand theft auto games. The games focus on a character who starts at the bottom of social hierarchy, doing dirty deeds for others to gain access in the dominant group where money, women, hot cars and penthouse and great connections are the benefits of being at the top of the hierarchy. The article discusses 3 different types of oppression: Institutional oppression, internalized oppression and hegemony. According to this theory, the majority who have access to social power in the U.S. are white men percieved as heterosexual and part of the Owning class. Based on the context, the Owning class refers to those who are so wealthy, they have no financial need to work. In contrast, working class individuals need to work to survive.
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It is interesting on how oppression and break down in the sub-categories. I think its troubling to think that the U.S still views white males as the social group that hold social power. I would of thought after so many years of fighting against oppression the we would have made more progress.
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