Freedom and Oppression Define Freedom Oppression Use a

Freedom and Oppression Define: –Freedom –Oppression Use a dictionary if needed!

Freedom Condition of being free of restraints; political independence, exemption from unpleasant conditions, capacity to exercise choice or free will; recognizing consequences

Oppression A feeling of being heavily weighed down or burdened, either mentally or physically; usually intentionally placed; not a logical consequence

Types of Freedom and Oppression • Political • Social • Personal

Political • Government and laws

Social--Pertaining to society –Age –Gender –Race –Religious –Economics (Employment, income, class barriers) –Intellectual (Education)

Personal • Individual choice and free will –Familial (think China and laws for one child, preferably male) –Psychological (think 1984) –Individual, rather than large social groups

For each of the following four statements… 1) Agree/disagree and why 2) Think of a T-S, T-T, T-W, or T-H connection

One person can make a difference.

Without oppression, we can’t have freedom.

Oppression only occurs in third-world countries.

It is the responsibility of those who have freedom to help the oppressed.

Freedom and Oppression • Historically, what types of freedom have people sought? • What types of oppression have people suffered? • List people who have voiced their opposition to oppression and/or their desire for freedom.

Share and Record -Freedoms Sought -Oppression Suffered -Voices of Opposition/Desire for Freedom