This is a powerful and clear way to define oppression. It links prejudice and power in a way that makes it tangible. Here's a possible caption that captures the essence of this explanation: Oppression is more than just prejudice—it’s prejudice with power. It’s one thing to have negative thoughts about someone because of their race, but it’s a whole other thing when that prejudice becomes institutionalized, and the person faces real-world consequences because of it. Racism is the thought. Discrim

The economic necessity of slavery in the south made it a closed and oppressive system. #BlackHistoryMonth | HISTORY