One example of systematic oppression is structural…
““One example of systematic oppression is structural violence. This concept was introduced in the 1970s by Johan Galtung, a pioneering Norwegian researcher in peace and conflict, and founder of the International Peace Research Institute. He describes structural violence as “a form of violence which corresponds with the systematic ways in which a given social structure or social institution kills people slowly by preventing them from meeting their basic needs. Institutionalized elitism, ethnocentricism, classism, racism, sexism, adultism, nationalism, heterosexism and ageism are just some examples of structural violence. Life spans are reduced when people are socially dominated, politically oppressed, or economically exploited. Structural violence and direct violence are highly interdependent. Structural violence inevitably produces conflict and often direct violence including family violence, racial violence, hate crimes, terrorism, genocide, and war.””
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Structural violence is systemic harm inflicted by institutions that deny basic needs, leading to broader conflict.
In simple terms: Institutions can harm people.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic inequities.
Themes
Violence
Structure
Inequality
Health
Conflict
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
Family violence:0
International peace:0
Social structure:1
Violence:1
Structural Violence:1
Systematic Oppression:1
Oppression Structural:0
Violence Concept:0
When to use this quote
- Policy reform
- Community health
- Education programs
Key Concepts
Social theory
Peace studies
Human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What institutions perpetuate structural violence?
- How can individuals intervene?
A Different Perspective
Changing structures is complex and slow.