Categorization places an understanding of certain things as being weaknesses where these particular things are more of a judgment. It is as plain as our understanding of right and wrong. Right and wrong are judgments just as it is a judgement to believe we know what is best for others, or the judgment that someone is going to fail because of where they are at in life/upbringing, or even the ridiculous belief that some races or sexualities are better then others. Maybe oppression has become so natural that we begin to oppress ourselves. The feeling of something wrong and being wrong has intertwined and created a society where it is not okay to be not okay. Without categorization it would be difficult to make these distinctions but it is something that seems to arise in different ways in culture and throughout the ages. It is something that can only be combated by a conscious mind and a united front. It is a job that a team of people must face together in every aspect to create a more equal and educated world. Our judgments and stereotypes are products of misunderstanding and all oppression when brought to light can disappear with just a little more knowledge.
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