Philosophy PHIL-P 120 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Capability Approach, White Supremacy, Intersectionality
9 Dec 2016
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According to our text, why do dominant groups have a narrower view of society than minoritized. Working to make sure everyone has a good life and a good society. To allow a good life/ good society for everyone then some people"s power needs to be lowered. Need to be informed not just opinions. * providing a specific list of capabilities to be brought about in society. * the person speaking might be hiding their racism behind this comment. * it"s the connection between different aspects of oppression. Prejudice: power of relations, pre-judging, stereotyping, can be good but need to be aware. Discrimination: the prejudice treatment of different categories of people. * they are about societal structures and societal power. Recognize that we do not know everything. Most opinions are influenced by societies views and how you are raised. * anecdotal evidence sometimes keeps us from seeing the big picture about oppression. It can reveal what problems offend us.
