Modeling Minorities: An Examination of the Causes and Effects of Majority and Minority Power Relations
by Jason Wong
Abstract:
| This essay is primarily concerned with existing power relations among minorities in today’s society. We begin with Simone de Beauvoir’s analysis of the subjugation of women, and use this discussion to springboard into the idea that her ideas can be expanded to encompass not only women, but most minorities. In order to gain a better idea of the existing power relations among majorities and minorities, we attempt to look at Freud and Focault’s idea of society and civilization, and how societies and civilizations shape the individuals that comprise them. Finally we conclude with the thought that although economic conditions have allowed for greater equality than before, that is, that capitalism tends to break down discriminatory barriers, minorities will never truly be free of their subjugation unless society is made more aware of their existence, and culturally highlight the diversity of the human race rather than limit it. |
1 comment:
Fascinating stuff!
I assume you've read "Guns Germs & Steel"? I'm reading it now, and can't put it down!
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