One may be deemed as unprofessional if they lack certain knowledge or a college degree. This makes it more difficult for an unprofessional to gain respect. The professional is privileged in the aspect that they are respected by default while people deemed unprofessional have to relentlessly prove themselves as worthy for respect. Members of minorities are also subject to violence which is the final category of oppression listed by Young. Violence involves physical force with the intent to injure another. Many groups suffer the oppression of systemic violence. Many black men have been assaulted due to their race just as many women have been assaulted due to their gender. Any minority is at risk of violence simply due to the fact that they are disenfranchised. The “five faces” of oppression affect many individuals who are disenfranchised all over the world. Although oppression may be less extreme in some parts of the world, it is still a prevalent problem that will continue to exist for the foreseeable
One may be deemed as unprofessional if they lack certain knowledge or a college degree. This makes it more difficult for an unprofessional to gain respect. The professional is privileged in the aspect that they are respected by default while people deemed unprofessional have to relentlessly prove themselves as worthy for respect. Members of minorities are also subject to violence which is the final category of oppression listed by Young. Violence involves physical force with the intent to injure another. Many groups suffer the oppression of systemic violence. Many black men have been assaulted due to their race just as many women have been assaulted due to their gender. Any minority is at risk of violence simply due to the fact that they are disenfranchised. The “five faces” of oppression affect many individuals who are disenfranchised all over the world. Although oppression may be less extreme in some parts of the world, it is still a prevalent problem that will continue to exist for the foreseeable