The 4 I's of Oppression

Oppression that exists inside a person’s mind and shapes their thinking.

Unequal or unfair treatment of people based on their physical or mental (dis)ability.

Unfair policies, rules, laws, systems that produce inequality in society

Favoring people with light skin and disliking or mistreating people with darker skin

Discrimination towards Jewish people

Discrimination agaisnt people from other countries that are seen as foreigners.

Person A says a racist remark to Person B. Which "I" of oppression is this?

Discrimination against people who identify as trans

Oppression that exits BETWEEN individuals or groups.

A person making racist jokes about their own race is experiencing which "I" of Oppression?

The belief that some races, especially whites, are superior over others (prejudice + power).

Discrimination against people who identify as gay, lesbian, bi, trans, or queer (LGBTQ)

Discrimination against people who are fat/overweight

The belief that rich people work harder and poor people are lazy. Which "I" of Oppression?

Prejudice and discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of gender & biological sex

Unequal access to opportunities and resources because of a person’s social or economic status.

Fear and discrimination towards the religion of Islam, and people who are Muslim/look Muslim

The idea that one group is somehow better than another.

Discrimination towards people because of the age group they are a part of.

The govt. order to separate kids from their families at the border is which "I" of Oppression?