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Analyzing Oppression (Studies in Feminist Philosophy),Used
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Analyzing Oppression presents a new, integrated theory of social oppression, which tackles the fundamental question that no theory of oppression has satisfactorily answered: if there is no natural hierarchy among humans, why are some cases of oppression so persistent? Cudd argues that the explanation lies in the coercive coopting of the oppressed to join in their own oppression. This answer sets the stage for analysis throughout the book, as it explores the questions of how and why the oppressed join in their oppression. Cudd argues that oppression is an institutionally structured harm perpetrated on social groups by other groups using direct and indirect material, economic, and psychological force. Among the most important and insidious of the indirect forces is an economic force that operates through oppressed persons' own rational choices. This force constitutes the central feature of analysis, and the book argues that this force is especially insidious because it conceals the fact of oppression from the oppressed and from others who would be sympathetic to their plight. The oppressed come to believe that they suffer personal failings and this belief appears to absolve society from responsibility.While on Cudd's view oppression is grounded in material exploitation and physical deprivation, it cannot be long sustained without corresponding psychological forces. Cudd examines the direct and indirect psychological forces that generate and sustain oppression. She discusses strategies that groups have used to resist oppression and argues that all persons have a moral responsibility to resist in some way. In the concluding chapter Cudd proposes a concept of freedom that would be possible for humans in a world that is actively opposing oppression, arguing that freedom for each individual is only possible when we achieve freedom for all others.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Analyzing Oppression'? A: The book presents a new theory of social oppression, exploring why some forms of oppression are persistent and how the oppressed may contribute to their own oppression.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ann E. Cudd, who discusses the dynamics of oppression and resistance throughout the text.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers institutional harm, economic and psychological forces of oppression, and strategies for resistance, along with a proposed concept of freedom.
- Q: How many pages does 'Analyzing Oppression' have? A: The book has 278 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Analyzing Oppression' published? A: The book was published on April 27, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in feminist philosophy? A: Yes, it provides a comprehensive overview of oppression, making it accessible for readers new to feminist philosophy.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book discuss psychological aspects of oppression? A: Yes, it examines both direct and indirect psychological forces that sustain oppression.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the mechanisms of oppression, the role of economic forces, and moral responsibilities regarding resistance.