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kdmorris

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5. I don't know much about the definitions
Tue May 22, 2012, 11:10 AM
May 2012

of these terms, but I do see them at work a lot. There's almost a hierarchy of oppression in the power structure of the US. (white men have more privilege than white women, white women have more privilege than black men, black men more than black women, etc). When we fight for the end to only one form of oppression IN MY OPINION - we join in the oppression of others. If I only care about the suffering of women but ignore the greater barriers to equality for a black woman... I am, in effect, participating in the subjugation of the black woman.

I'm sure that was kind of weirdly worded, but I'm quite tired today.

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Another good read JustAnotherGen May 2012 #1
I would like to think not too Catherina May 2012 #3
Thank you ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2012 #2
I can't speak for the forum Catherina May 2012 #4
Thank you ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2012 #8
I appreciate your sensitivity about it Catherina May 2012 #9
Like Catherina, I would welcome your posts kdmorris May 2012 #6
Don't be silly, of course you're welcome. Neoma May 2012 #10
Excellent points, Neoma. Metatron May 2012 #15
I don't know much about the definitions kdmorris May 2012 #5
That was well worded Catherina May 2012 #11
I just got a chance to read this kdmorris May 2012 #18
I'm really glad you posted this here, Catherina Metatron May 2012 #7
Thanks Metatron Catherina May 2012 #12
Thanks for reposting that insightful comment - I had missed it. Metatron May 2012 #14
I knew there was a silver lining to all that Meta drama Catherina May 2012 #16
bookmarking. ty Cath. Whisp May 2012 #13
Anytime Whisp Catherina May 2012 #17
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