Theory of Constructed Oppression

The analysis that systemic oppression (like racism, sexism, homophobia) is not merely the sum of individual prejudices, but is a social reality constructed through laws, institutions, language, and norms. These systems create hierarchies, define who is "normal" or "other," and distribute rights and violence accordingly. Oppression is the active, ongoing work of maintaining these constructions, which then shape individuals' lives and choices within them.

Example: "Jim Crow wasn't just a bunch of racist people; it was the Theory of Constructed Oppression made concrete. It was built from 'separate but equal' laws (a legal construction), segregated infrastructure, and a cultural narrative of white supremacy. The oppression was in the architecture of bathrooms, schools, and voting booths, making bias into a tangible, inescapable system."

by Abzu Land January 31, 2026

Epression

The first impression you make by email or the internet.

He should have spell checked his email, that made for a horrible epression.

by VanessaK October 9, 2008

odession

Love turning oddly into an obsession without being previously indisposed to such behavior

Friendship marks a life more deeply than love. Love risk degenerating into odession. Friendship is always about sharing

by billyinbalcones November 28, 2009

odession

A word made up by obsessives that refuse to admit they are obsessed with something or someone.

I have an odession with Tiesto's music.

by SitDownTyrone October 18, 2011

Obsession

Is the feeling of habitual addiction to a thing that you can't resist, that comes to the point that it's already so important to you; that even though you know it's wrong, you still continue it; you just can't stop then you start to be pathetical to it; just to feel calmed, you will figure & do things for it to be your own secret & special way to a more deep relation forever, until you can. You will never admit it, but will forever be your addiction, because you think that it feels good to you, & you're already bound by the feeling that as long as the wrong feels right it's like you're perfect & more than inlove to it.

Why are you so Obsessed with me? Well, I just wanna ask, because you keep on stalking me; it gives me the creeps that I'm already your Obsession.

by Texazen Taxiya October 17, 2015

Obsession

Katlyn Weimer

Katlyn Weimer has a weird obsession with Taylor Dixon because she is psycho.

by Arizona T June 16, 2017

obsession

someone who is sickly addicted to thinking about you and what you are doing, and making everything you do about them.
they never get enough of the thought of you in their head, it’s never ending.
they’re obsessed.

joan has a complete obsession with gresa did you know?

by ahahhaahdidilie April 4, 2020