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stevenleser

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32. But again, think about the definition:

Reply to kdmorris (Reply #30)

Fri Feb 17, 2012, 11:20 AM

Feb 2012

"a complex pyramidal system of intersecting multiplicative social structures of superordination and subordination, of ruling and oppression."

The only potential example we've been able to come up with of this is the dynamic between the African American community and the LGBT community in certain circumstances.

You note, correctly I think, that various groups are farther away from the priviledged cohort than others, but that does not satisfy the definition IMHO.

I dont think the preponderance of any other group outside of the straight, white, christian, males has dynamics with each other that involve ruling and oppression.

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That "kyriarchy" term is very interesting - I picture it as a multi-dimensional petronius Feb 2012 #24

Visuals are always good - and if I am understanding this correctly, I like that one alot. nt Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #25

I do not agree with what has been presented as Kyriarchy. I don't think priviledge is that complex stevenleser Feb 2012 #26

It depends on how you define power, right? It isn't just about petronius Feb 2012 #27

I don't think so. I really think it's simple. Here's why stevenleser Feb 2012 #28

I'm not sure that's correct, though kdmorris Feb 2012 #30

But again, think about the definition: stevenleser Feb 2012 #32

Some minority groups are more oppressive to women than the American born white christian Nikia Feb 2012 #34

Hmmmm, good point. I think in the case of women, it does apply. nt stevenleser Feb 2012 #35

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This is a very important statement Nikia Feb 2012 #33

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