SOSC 1801 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Structural Violence, Social Exclusion, Disconnection

• School: York University
• Department: Social Science
• Course: SOSC 1801
• Professor: Denielle Elliott

Document Summary

Addiction and how it relates to structural violence: culture defines expectation of use of substance, disruption or destruction of culture removes expectations, disconnection between person and community can lead to "problematic" use. Colonialism: gaining power and control over another country, colonized views often forced on the colonized, restriction of language, culture, and religion, attempts to assimilate the colonized. Can be within a country or between countries: causes the disruption of culture, religion, etc, cause the destruction of physical environment, economic system, and people. Either the reality or threat of physical violence, or the reality or threat of structural violence: human rights are ignored, marginalized groups are left without support. Can result in personal or structural discrimination and oppression. Also can cause internalized discrimination and oppression. Dual drug industry: false assumption: illegal and legal drugs are part of different industries. Structural violence: lack of access to education, health care, safe environments, etc. push people to use or engage in illegal behavior.