Systems of Oppression: When have you been targeted? by KDS https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg en-us 2021-11-29 19:48:06 UTC 2026-02-07 00:17:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920770859 2021-11-30 16:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920770859 Ableism https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920772868 I have a hearing loss and encountered a situation where I felt oppressed because of this. ]]> 2021-11-30 16:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920772868 begleyl https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773357 2021-11-30 16:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773357 Sexism capaul0813 https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773551 As a high school student, I was told that I could not be enrolled in autobody shop or car maintenance because my gender would distract the boys from their studies.]]> 2021-11-30 16:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773551 Religi Funda https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773570 2021-11-30 16:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773570 shopping while black https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773646 2021-11-30 16:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773646 Racism: Was advised to not apply for a fellowship because I had the wrong skin color. https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773819 2021-11-30 16:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920773819 Colorism https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920774991 In college a young man said to me..."You are really cool and all, but I couldn't take you home to my grandmother. I wasn't "light enough."]]> 2021-11-30 16:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920774991 You wouldn't understand that yet. begleyl https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920775713 2021-11-30 16:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920775713 As a teenager in the workplace by older male supervisor who was very rude. I think because I was young, and female that he thought it was ok to speak to me in a such a manner. This has happened in several workplace environments. sadikol https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920776036 2021-11-30 16:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920776036 Ableism winterv2 https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920776951 I broke my femur on a icy day 10 years ago at RESA. I never recovered full mobility with my right leg. As a result, I have a handicap sticker so I can park closer to the building especially on snowy days. I remember someone was very annoyed that I had the handicap sticker and resented that I could park closer. I have to admit not being fully able bodied is difficult. I have struggled with it a bit. Ginni W. ]]> 2021-11-30 16:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920776951 https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777142 2021-11-30 16:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777142 Making an assumption that because I'm white I'm wealthy and I want to make money at the expense of others. mintonb1 https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777628 2021-11-30 16:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777628 International Travel https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777635 Was publicly humiliated in Paris airport for asking a question in English. 

]]> 2021-11-30 16:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777635 As a young Muslim family in a new nei we were subj to RF . Some put a sign on our front porch, No Muslims https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777779 2021-11-30 16:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777779 Could not be promoted without doing the district manger role but was not allowed that role because it was too dangerous for a women. https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777801 2021-11-30 16:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920777801 Purchasing a vehicle as a woman https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920778690 When trading in a vehicle and purchasing a new-to-me vehicle, the salesman asked repeatedly when my husband would be arriving to assist me with the transaction. In numerous ways he kept insinuating that it was up the "man" to be there for such a purchase and he only stopped after the contracts were signed.]]> 2021-11-30 16:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920778690 Racism or Sexism https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920779263 My passionate, direct or assertive nature is manipulated into being classified as emotional or angry black woman]]> 2021-11-30 16:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920779263 Ageism https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920779584 As a 75 year old person:

Not expected to know technology.

Lack physical abilities.

Lack of mental abilities.]]> 2021-11-30 16:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920779584 buying a car as a young woman https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920780801 2021-11-30 16:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920780801 Not believing the religious beliefs of my family & community. Being reminded of that with "I still have hope for you... you'll come around." https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920781010 2021-11-30 16:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920781010 Church - traditional views that women hold certain gender roles/responsiblity/duties and are ultimately subject to the rule of the husband https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920781373 2021-11-30 16:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920781373 No one listened to my point of view. I felt isolated and insignificant in that moment. https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920782639 2021-11-30 16:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920782639 begleyl https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920782690 2021-11-30 16:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920782690 pattisilveri https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920785055 As one of 2 woman in a conference breakout session, I was made to feel overlooked and patronized.

]]> 2021-11-30 16:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920785055 When I began working in mental health many clients asked me my age and said they couldn't accept help from someone who "hasn't lived long enough". They assumed I was too immature. mintonb1 https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920786124 2021-11-30 16:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920786124 Marriage/dating https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920786161 Assuming your partner or spouse is of a different gender]]> 2021-11-30 16:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920786161 coworker with less experience, seniority, and education promoted - male applicant https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920786402 2021-11-30 16:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920786402 Sexism capaul0813 https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920786724 I went to an educational function with my husband. Everyone assumed he was the Executive Director of Hamtramck Public Schools because he was a man. This happened numerous times, so often that my husband started saying, "I am not the one you want to talk to, my wife is the brains of this operation." Love my hubby.

]]> 2021-11-30 16:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920786724 Not being "catholic" enough... "you have a good heard you will get there some day" begleyl https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920787661 2021-11-30 16:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920787661 Summer/Family Vacations https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920789242 As a student of a lower class, single parent household - summer/family vacations were not something I experienced and having teachers make assignments out of or for these experiences was impactful]]> 2021-11-30 16:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920789242 Meeting https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920789968 Only woman in a meeting with 15 men. The only way I was recognized to speak was to stand up so I could not be avoided.

]]> 2021-11-30 16:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920789968 Buying my first home on my own before I got married https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920791380 2021-11-30 16:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920791380 Speaking English with non-native accent wulatik https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920791859 My husband has encountered difficulties in the U.S. due to his accent--questioning his intelligence, his immigration status, his "right to be here"]]> 2021-11-30 16:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920791859 told I just didn't understand because I'm white https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920791990 2021-11-30 16:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920791990 Split the cost...$$ https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920793010 Being invited to join a group for lunch...turns out it was a very expensive place. So I ordered a very cheap side dish and that's all I ate.

Then everyone wanted to split the bill. I had to explain that I couldn't afford to do that. It made me feel like an outcast.]]> 2021-11-30 16:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920793010 Told girls only go to college to find a husband https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920796175 2021-11-30 16:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920796175 Religious capaul0813 https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920797327 A pastor took my husband and I aside and told us we could belong to their church as long as we did not bring our daughter who identifies as gay.]]> 2021-11-30 16:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920797327 Note Taker https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920797749 Earlier in my career, being asked to take meeting notes...during every meeting...I was the only woman present.]]> 2021-11-30 16:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920797749 Red carpet treatment for being American https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920801737 In the airport in Lisbon, I was treated with more kindness and respect than anyone else at my gate to return to America. They didn't even ask to see my passport, while everyone else got the 3rd degree about why they were coming into the US.

It made me feel incredibly guilty.]]> 2021-11-30 16:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Contributor/uftilvtf479skerg/wish/1920801737