Dominance, privilege and power

Question 1

Define dominant group

Answer 1

The group which, by virtue of being in the majority and/or having more power, determines what is “normal”, what is to be valued and how things ought to be done in that setting.

Question 2

Give examples of dominant groups.

Answer 2

1. White people
2. Heterosexual
3. Men
4. Middle class

Question 3

Define privilege

Answer 3

Advantage or special right afforded only to a particular person or group. Privilege is the corollary of oppression - If A is disadvantaged, by definition, B is privileged.

Question 4

Give examples of privilege

Answer 4

1. Socio-economic privilege
2. Male privilege
3. White privilege
4. Heterosexual privilege
5. Cis-gender privilege

Question 5

The statement “we have good race relations here…” reflects which dimension of the power and control wheel?

Answer 5

Minimizing, denying and blaming

Question 6

What has been the dominant approach to the way knowledge is produced, recognised, and valued in Pakeha culture?

Answer 6

Science based on rational and reductionist thinking.

Question 7

True or False…

There is a gender bias in the media that promotes men’s perspectives more than women’s.

Answer 7

True