Power, Privilege And Oppression Have Shaped My Life Experiences
In this self-assessment, I will explore how power, privilege, and oppression have shaped my life experiences. By reflecting on my personal history, I aim to understand the impact of systemic inequalities and the role of dominant characteristics in my journey. This assessment will focus on four aspects: age, class, gender, and race.
Age is some period of time during a person’s life span (Kirst-Ashman, 2017, 2013). Growing up, my age often placed me in a position of limited power. As a child, my opinions were frequently dismissed, and my ability to make decisions was controlled by adults around me. This inability to act is a form of ageism, where younger individuals are perceived as less capable or knowledgeable. Ageism affected my ability to advocate for myself, particularly in situations where I needed support. For example, when I experienced abuse, my early age made it difficult to seek help or be taken seriously by authorities. This power imbalance reinforced my vulnerability and limited my access to resources and protection. …show more content…
396) (2017, 2013). Coming from a low-income background, my family faced many financial hardships. My mother relied on welfare, community resources and assistance from the school system to provide for us. This economic struggle is a clear example of classism, where systemic oppression limits opportunities and access to resources for those in lower socioeconomic classes. Classism impacted my educational and social opportunities. Attending underfunded schools and lacking access to advanced educational resources put me at a disadvantage compared to peers from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. This has influenced my aspirations and achievements, highlighting the privilege associated with economic
Age is some period of time during a person’s life span (Kirst-Ashman, 2017, 2013). Growing up, my age often placed me in a position of limited power. As a child, my opinions were frequently dismissed, and my ability to make decisions was controlled by adults around me. This inability to act is a form of ageism, where younger individuals are perceived as less capable or knowledgeable. Ageism affected my ability to advocate for myself, particularly in situations where I needed support. For example, when I experienced abuse, my early age made it difficult to seek help or be taken seriously by authorities. This power imbalance reinforced my vulnerability and limited my access to resources and protection. …show more content…
396) (2017, 2013). Coming from a low-income background, my family faced many financial hardships. My mother relied on welfare, community resources and assistance from the school system to provide for us. This economic struggle is a clear example of classism, where systemic oppression limits opportunities and access to resources for those in lower socioeconomic classes. Classism impacted my educational and social opportunities. Attending underfunded schools and lacking access to advanced educational resources put me at a disadvantage compared to peers from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. This has influenced my aspirations and achievements, highlighting the privilege associated with economic