Key Themes in Oppression and Society

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to themes of oppression, race, and exploitation as discussed in various literary and cinematic texts.

Oppression

The systemic mistreatment and exploitation of marginalized groups.

Class Struggles

The ongoing conflicts between different classes in society, often regarding issues of inequality and power.

The Coagula Procedure

A fictional procedure in the film 'Get Out' symbolizing a form of exploitation and transformation.

Racial Hierarchies

Social structures that prioritize certain races over others, leading to discrimination and exclusion.

Capitalism

An economic system where private owners control trade and production for profit, often leading to class exploitation.

Structural Oppression

Systematic and institutionalized ways that a society discriminates against certain groups.

Environmental Exploitation

The unsustainable use of natural resources often driven by capitalist greed.

Hybridity

The mixing of different races and cultures, as discussed in Gobineau's ideas.

Civilization and Race

A discussion on how civilization is often tied to the superiority of the white race and the exclusion of others.

What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?

A speech by Frederick Douglass highlighting the hypocrisy of freedom in America.