VCC304H5 Study Guide - Winter 2019, Comprehensive Final Exam Notes - White People, Socialism, Racism
1 Apr 2019
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Vcc304 lecture 1: introduction to visual culture and politics of identity (01-07-19) Identity as something externally imposed on individuals by society but also performative and subject to constant transformation. Individuals have room to challenge archetypes and stereotypes that seek to define them. What are the politics of identity: political positions assumed by individuals and depend on how those individuals identify with particular group(s, has to do with identifying groups deal with oppression and marginalization due to colonialism and post-colonialism issues. Idea of oppression and perception of oppression: e. g. trump"s right-wing supporters feel that they are oppressed overlooked as white, rural, non-educated males by left political policies, privileged groups presented as default: heterosexual, white, cisgender, able-bodied, male, benefiting from colonialism. Intersectionality between issues of race and marxism: emory douglas metaphor of pig as corrupt government and law enforcement that works to oppress people.
