The 4 I’s of Oppression

Source: A film by Eliana Pipes - Produced in conjunction with Encompass at the Western Justice Center

This video discusses four different types of oppression, such as ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized and how they work to influence each other. Additionally, this video provides examples of how these levels of oppression work and impact the lives of marginalized peoples or groups.

TO REFLECT ON

How does the 4 I’s of oppression could influence marginalized identities?
What structures or policies have allowed the differing types of oppression to persist?

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