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social and political protest writing

Terms in this set (58)

social justice
justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges within a society.
democracy
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
power struggle
a situation in which two or more people or groups compete for control in a particular sphere.
dystopia
an imagined place or state where everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one.
corruption
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
totalitarianism
a system of government that is centralised and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
oppression
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment of exercise of authority.
collective purpose
people involved in a common pursuit, joint enterprise.
conspiracy
a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
satire
the use of humour, irony, exaggeration or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
hierarchy
a system of in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.
caricature
a picture, description or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
monarchy
a form of government with a monarch at the head.
tyranny
cruel and oppressive government
patriotism
the quality of being patriotic; vigorous support for one's country.
social realism
the realistic depiction in art of contemporary life as a means of social or political comment.
social commentary
a spoken or written act of rebellion towards an individual or group.
conservative values
generally believe in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional values and strong national defence. government should provide people the freedom necessary to pursue own goals.
disenchantment
a feeling of disappointment about someone/thing previously respected or admired.
gender politics
the assumptions underlying expectations regarding gender difference in a society.
radical
characterised by departure from tradition, innovative or progressive.
state
a nation or territory considered as an organised political state under one government.
authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions and enforce obedience.
power
the ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events, ability to act in a particular way.
pragmatism
having a sensible/realistic attitude or policy that is based on practical rather than theoretical consideration.
discord
lack of harmony between person's or things, disagreement, strife, dispute, war
agency
an individual's or group's ability to make effective choices and to transform those choices into desired outcomes.
alienation
the separation of the individual from important aspects of the external world, accompanied by a feeling of powerlessness or lack of control.
patriarchy
a social system in which power is held by men through cultural norms and customs that favour men and withhold opportunity from women.
commodification
turn into/treat someone as a commodity
reification
to regard something abstract as material or concrete thing.
Dominance
Power and influence over others.
Rebellion
The action or process of resisting authority, control or convention.
Subjugation
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
Conflict
A serious disagreement or argument.
Resistance
The refusal to accept or comply with something.
Eco politics
Political ideology that aims to create an ecologically sustainable society.
Propaganda
Information especially of a biased or misleading nature used to promote a political cause or point of view.
Censorship
The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable or threat to security.
Environmental degradation
A process through which the natural environment is compromised in some way, reducing biological diversity and general health of environment.
Futile
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Omnipotent
Having unlimited power.
Omniscient
Knowing everything
Disenfranchised
Deprive someone of right or privelage
Antipathy
Deep seated felling of aversion.
Political nuances
Subtle difference in meaning.
Female empowerment
Process in which women elaborate and recreate what it is they can be, do and accomplish in a circumstance that they were previously denied.
Subservient
Prepared to obey other unquestioningly.
Societal stigma
Disapproval/discrimination against a person based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of society.
Parody of feminity
Over the top feminists.
Devoid of expression
Lacking ideas or feelings.
Anticlericalism
Opposition to religious authority, typically in social or political matters.
Cultural desensitisation
The process of a culture experiencing something less strongly than before.
Stereotypical behaviours
Over generalisations - normally about all women
Overarching political problem
Most important political problems because of including or affecting all other areas.
Class system
A system based on social status, determined by family a person's born into.
Freedom
The power or right to act, speak or think as one wants.
Sexual freedom
The emancipation of sensual expression from arbitrary shackles prescribed by tradition or law.
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