Discussion Post & Short Response Questions

Respond to the following prompts in 300+ words, with reference to the assigned Module 5 texts: Use these links to respond: https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/12/30/21035110/greta-thunberg-aoc-ocasio-cortez-women-decade 

http://www.filosoficas.unam.mx/docs/327/files/Marilyn%20Frye,%20Oppression.pdf

https://nationalseedproject.org/Key-SEED-Texts/white-privilege-unpacking-the-invisible-knapsack

Systems of inequality with regard to gender, race, class, ability, sexuality, and so on, are founded on rules, customs, behaviors, and rewards. It is tempting to say that the individual is where all systems of inequality converge (e.g. disabled, black, poor, straight) because the purpose is to create individuals who are available to a hierarchy. But while each system describes inequality and procedures for distributing resources, human beings have the ability to act differently than expected and to make choices. Thus, no system has complete control over your life.

1. According to the authors of these readings, how should we talk about or address different oppressions?

2. How would you describe your own relationship to at least one system of inequality described in this module? Do you feel that one particular system determines the quality of your daily life more than another? Explain and provide an example to support your discussion.

Then, answer this discussion post question in about 100 words: 

• Is identity politics effective? Why or why not?
• Bring up at least one question for us to discuss in relation to this topic