Specifically, working for the man. A figurative term referring to those social and economic customs that prevent people from being treated as people in the work force. Oppression comes from the deification of profits, structures, and policies at the expense of human identity, creativity, and unique talent.
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The striatum of power engendered by the ruling elite, made up primarily of the government and corporate conglomerates. The man is the system of social and economic repression imposed upon minorities and the poor. -The aim of this repression being to maintain the status-quo in order to preserve current power and wealth relations. Sometimes described as “The White Man” because the people who control the government and the corporations are rich white males.
The man is keeping the black man down
by memoryman June 10, 2006
Get the the man mug.'The Man’ is not an abstract concept but a representation of a very real social structure created by generations past. This structure was created in order to keep people in check, and it works to ensure power (money) stays at the top by keeping the people at the bottom segregated, isolated and fighting one another.
Ultimately, ‘The Man’ serves to give word to a concept or entity that we cannot observe, but feel the effects of in our day to day lives. It is a manifestation of the intuitive understanding of the structures that keep us down.
The Man is typically blamed when injustice is so apparent it borders on the absurd. It is no surprise that the downtrodden often damn The Man or resort to dejected (and cynical) resignation of it. It is akin to "It is what it is".
Ultimately, ‘The Man’ serves to give word to a concept or entity that we cannot observe, but feel the effects of in our day to day lives. It is a manifestation of the intuitive understanding of the structures that keep us down.
The Man is typically blamed when injustice is so apparent it borders on the absurd. It is no surprise that the downtrodden often damn The Man or resort to dejected (and cynical) resignation of it. It is akin to "It is what it is".
I got arrested for driving without car insurance, even though I had it! The judge threw out the charge, but I had to pay the impound and court fees anyway! I cant afford a lawyer to fight this...
Just another example of The Man keeping me down!
Just another example of The Man keeping me down!
by Circus_snatch June 6, 2018
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3) Someone who is truly awesome. Can be used for males or females.
1) The man keeps tryin' to bring me down! Let's protest!
2) I'm going off to the alleyway to get some "stuff" from the man.
3) Wow! You're the man! / Wow! He's the man! / Wow! She's the man! / Wow! That's the man!
2) I'm going off to the alleyway to get some "stuff" from the man.
3) Wow! You're the man! / Wow! He's the man! / Wow! She's the man! / Wow! That's the man!
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Get the the man mug.Is comparable to God. The man has stunning good looks, killer style and intelligence of a rare breed. The Man has the power to slay any and all ladies but chooses not to; as he is choosing to wait for The Woman of his dreams. The man is destined to be a super hero; saving the world day by day. He is recognized and admired by all who know him. The man is a legend in flesh. The Man is respect. The Man is loyalty. The Man is inspiration.
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