Matrix Of Domination Analysis

The significance of being able to identify the matrix of domination in all areas of society is because it provides a basis of structure to society, it molds our views on the world around us, and it is present in our everyday lives.
The matrix of domination or matrix of oppression is a sociological paradigm that explains issues of oppression that deal with race, class, and gender, which, though recognized as different social classifications, are all interconnected.
One example would be the African-American/black feminist movement. Similar to the counterpart of Feminism, the promotion that women’s right and equality should be equal to those of men. During the birth of the feminist movement many black women did not feel represented and some even felt discriminated against due to their race. This social construct birthed the
The connection between race and the medical industry has negatively affected minorities for years. The medical industry is not innocent in the fact of exploiting poor people and minorities. Many of the men who chose to participate in the experiment did so under the guise of free healthcare. This represents the social contract theory, the subjects of this experiment expected the controllers to uphold their end of the verbal agreement. To this very day there are occurrences where a doctor may refuse treatment to a person solely on his biased perceptions of their race. I feel that these matters are handled somewhat swiftly and appropriately. I remember reading about the black woman who dies from cervical cancer due to Johnson &Johnson baby powder. Her family won the civil suit and was paid millions, she did however succumb to her illness and died but, most importantly the case made them accountable and they changed their labeling to warn people of the potential of