Which face of oppression is experienced when a subordinate group in society is described as living in a "culture of silence" or they come to believe that they deserve the unfair treatment they are receiving from the dominant group?
A)powerlessness
B)marginalization
C)exploitation
D)cultural imperialism

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The experience of living in a "culture of silence" and accepting unfair treatment suggests that the subordinate group lacks agency and is powerless in their situation. This is a characteristic of the face of oppression known as powerlessness. Marginalization refers to exclusion from full participation in society, exploitation involves the extraction of labor or resources for the benefit of the dominant group, and cultural imperialism refers to the imposition of one culture onto another. While these faces of oppression may also be present in situations of cultural silencing or self-blaming, they are not as directly related to the experience of powerlessness.

Which Face of Oppression Is Experienced When a Subordinate Group