Oppression refers to the institutional, unfair usage of power and authority to discriminate and place restrictions on an individual or group, restricting their freedom and limiting their ability to wholly embed themselves into society.
Oppression is evident in systematic structures, such as social, education, political or cultural structures that favour one group over another, thus reinforcing inequality. Oppression involves the elevation of the majority – or dominant – groups, and the restriction of marginalised, or underrepresented groups, perpetuating the cycle of discrimination. Examples of systems of oppression include racism, sexism, ableism, classism and ageism.
Recognising and working to mitigate oppression is thus crucial to overcoming barriers to equal opportunities.
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