The Other Wes Moore
The Other Wes Moore
In the book, The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore, there are issues of institutionalized oppression, internalized oppression, power and privilege, race, human rights, social justice and economic justice. All throughout this book each and every one of these topics were portrayed at one point or another. These issues shaped the two Wes Moore 's as well as their family and friends which made them into the people they are today. Oppression usually comes from individuals that are part of a group that share characteristics. These characteristics could be either race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, nationality, or ethnicity. Each and every one of these groups have specific attributes, stereotypes, and norms that go along with them But, we need to keep in mind that these groups most of the time are not entered voluntary by the individual. Most of the time, they just happen because of the people they are associated with. No matter their color, age, race or gender. There are five different forms of oppression. These include, exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural dominance and violence. Exploitation is the use or utilization, especially for profit (dictionary.com). Exploitation creates unjust power relations. This occurs when workers’ energies and capacities are controlled by and appropriated for the benefit of other people. Exploitation interferes with class, race, and gender (Hinson & Bradley). Marginalization has to do with participating in the labor market on a daily basis. This means that some individuals do not have the skills that are needed that employers are seeking for an employment opportunity (Hinson & Bradley). These individuals may also not possess certain characteristics or attributes that the employer is seeking. Some of these individuals can include but are not limited to, the physically and mentally disabled, mentally ill, elderly, and individuals that have missed out on education and occupational
In the book, The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore, there are issues of institutionalized oppression, internalized oppression, power and privilege, race, human rights, social justice and economic justice. All throughout this book each and every one of these topics were portrayed at one point or another. These issues shaped the two Wes Moore 's as well as their family and friends which made them into the people they are today. Oppression usually comes from individuals that are part of a group that share characteristics. These characteristics could be either race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, nationality, or ethnicity. Each and every one of these groups have specific attributes, stereotypes, and norms that go along with them But, we need to keep in mind that these groups most of the time are not entered voluntary by the individual. Most of the time, they just happen because of the people they are associated with. No matter their color, age, race or gender. There are five different forms of oppression. These include, exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural dominance and violence. Exploitation is the use or utilization, especially for profit (dictionary.com). Exploitation creates unjust power relations. This occurs when workers’ energies and capacities are controlled by and appropriated for the benefit of other people. Exploitation interferes with class, race, and gender (Hinson & Bradley). Marginalization has to do with participating in the labor market on a daily basis. This means that some individuals do not have the skills that are needed that employers are seeking for an employment opportunity (Hinson & Bradley). These individuals may also not possess certain characteristics or attributes that the employer is seeking. Some of these individuals can include but are not limited to, the physically and mentally disabled, mentally ill, elderly, and individuals that have missed out on education and occupational
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