@psyc220 #CD7 Alongside with wanting to work in the field of psychology, I want to also have a family one day. I think when considering oppression, parents are one of the biggest influences. They can shape their kid into who they become based on their influence and how they act..
@mylindler @psyc220 Yes, that's how I feel also!! It is already difficult being a member of an oppressed group, but it is even worse to be a member of two oppressed groups. So unfair!!
@psyc220 #CD6 After reading the article and watching the video I decided to discuss classism and race. Individuals are discriminated against for their class and for race. Having both oppressed social identities can make a person be treated differently than others. For example, if
@Dakotapsyc220 @psyc220 I agree with this. I discussed the bus system and how it is not easily accessible to individuals with disabilities. Your example is one I did not think of !!
@psyc220 #CD5b I looked at Terry Mcauliffe's Campaign website which stated that one of his proposed ideas was to have affordable health care for all. This would aid individuals with disabilities by giving them affordable healthcare for whatever disability they may have. This can.
..be in regards to doctor's appointments or medicine. I have heard students at our university talk about other students with disabilities. They say things like "wow she's so brave" because she can walk with one leg. This goes to show how students are seeing their classmates as...
Our campus is already large enough that people without disabilities do not want to walk across it. A huge barrier would be the bus system and how there is not really anyway for someone with a disability to use it. This causes that individual to not have transportation.
@psyc220 #CD5a As a university, I feel that we strive to reach equality and diversity on our campus. Although we do this, we are creating barriers for people with disabilities. There are some ramps that are installed to aid wheelchair access, but that is basically it.
@SlimShadyJmu @psyc220 I love how you included a gif with your response!! I also agree with how feminism is about expressing who you are freely. I also think it has a lot to do with equal rights among men and women!!