What are some examples of oppressed groups?

Answer 1

To the individual who wrote the response "all minorities...anyone who is not a white male..." I would add the word heterosexual between white and male. I would also add the word Christian.

Further, oppressed individuals are those who are members of the subordinate culture, rather than the dominate culture. The dominate culture in the U.S. is made up of Caucasian, heterosexual people (male and female). Although women can be oppressed, white women are less likely to be oppressed than, say, a black woman.

Examples of subordinate culture, or oppressed groups are: people of color, native americans, the disabled, women, lesbians and gays, transgendered individuals, those born into poverty, and immigrants.

Answer 2

Oppression could include situations like:

1. Other people assuming that you are in a gang.
2. Teachers calling more on boys in math and science classes.
3. Girls not permitted to go to school in some cultures.
4. Parental abuse that forbids a child to speak at home.
5. Police stopping black men more than white men.
6. Isolation of elderly or disabled in nursing homes.

Answer 3

Some examples of oppressed groups include racial minorities, indigenous communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and individuals living in poverty. Oppression can manifest in various forms such as discrimination, marginalization, violence, and lack of access to resources and opportunities.