Oppression And Privilege: Article Analysis

After reading each article, oppression, privileged, and mens overall contributions to both oppression and privilege, are all themes and topics commonly discussed. McIntosh's article focused on white and male privileged and the unwavering fact that men and those of white complexion are, in most instances, completely oblivious to the privilege handed to them from birth. She also reflects on her experiences and recognizes the instances where her privilege has put her in front of her fellow co-workers, peers, and acquaintances.

Frye on the other hand, not only does a terrific job of defining oppression, but speaks of womens oppression in particular. She confronts the issues of men and the common courtesies that may be undermining the female population, for example, the common practice of opening a door for a woman. There is also the use of the bird cage, symbolizing a females oppression. Frye states that although the wires of a bird cage have open spaces that can be seen through, it still exemplifies a wall, or force restricting the movement of a creature. Those openings also represent the inability to notice the oppression inflicted on a culture, race, ethnicity, gender, etc. …show more content…
She brings up the case of "Emma DeGraffenreid and several other black women su[ing] General Motors for discrimination, arguing that the company segregated its workforce by race and gender." She speaks of inequality and the use of identity in institutions to "exclude and privilege" others. It is also evident that she stresses the importance of doing more than just speaking of intersectionality. Actions speak louder than