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OPPRESSION INTERIORISEE [1 record]

Record 1 2020-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
CONT

The fatalistic outlook of many oppressed groups can also be understood as a form of internalized oppression ... Internalized oppression can be expressed in many ways. One way of expressing internalized oppression is the denial of a certain category or dimension of identity. ... Another type of internalized oppression occurs when oppressed individuals begin to believe in the perception that the oppressor has of them. ... Internalized oppression can also result in the identification with the oppressor.

OBS

One form of internalized oppression is the acceptance of the myths and stereotypes applied to the oppressed group.

Key term(s)
  • internalised oppression

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
DEF

Processus par lequel les membres d'un groupe marginalisé viennent à croire et à accepter (consciemment ou inconsciemment) le statut supérieur du groupe dominant et leur propre subordination comme étant méritée, naturelle et inévitable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
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