Sexism, Racism, and Oppression (Section 5)

Which of the following is an example of individual discrimination?

A store clerk refusing to serve a customer due to their race

Which of the following best illustrates institutional discrimination?

A policy that leads to systemic disadvantages for a group

In Marilyn Frye’s birdcage analogy, an individual “wire” represents:

A single act or rule that seems innocent in isolation

Why does looking at an individual “wire” in isolation fail to explain oppression?

Because one wire alone rarely traps someone

What is an example of a social cost for failing to “sex-announce,” according to Frye?

Being misgendered or socially excluded

Which of the following is an example of non-intentional racism?

A policy that unintentionally disadvantages a racial group