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James Madison University (Virginia) trains students that Christians, White males are 'oppressors'
Fox News ^ | Aug 20, 2021 | By Jessica Chasmar | Fox News

Posted on 08/20/2021 7:45:50 AM PDT by 11th_VA

FIRST ON FOX: James Madison University in Virginia is training student employees to recognize that people who identify as male, straight, cisgender, or Christian are "oppressors" that engage in the "systematic subjugation" of other social groups.

According to documents obtained by Fox News, student employees in charge of facilitating orientation for first-year students this fall at JMU underwent training in recent weeks to learn about social justice and inclusion.

A training video mandated for student staff, hosted by coordinators Jessica Weed and Jennifer Iwerks, described oppression as "the systematic subjugation of one social group by a more powerful social group for the social, economic and political benefit of the more powerful social group."

The video defined an "oppressor" group as one that has the power to define reality for themselves and others, and in turn, the "target" groups "take in and internalize the negative messages about them and end up cooperating with the oppressors (thinking and acting like them)."

The presentation defined privilege as the "unearned social power accorded by the formal and informal institutions of society to ALL members of a dominant group at the expense of targeted groups." …

… After the training was completed, student employees were sent an email instructing them to "not share these materials with others."

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After the training was completed, student employees were sent an email instructing them to "not share these materials with others."

I wonder why …

1 posted on 08/20/2021 7:45:50 AM PDT by 11th_VA
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To: 11th_VA

The video defined an “oppressor” group as one that has the power to define reality for themselves and others, and in turn, the “target” groups “take in and internalize the negative messages about them and end up cooperating with the oppressors (thinking and acting like them).”

—The authors of the video just outed themselves as “oppressors”, by definition.


2 posted on 08/20/2021 7:50:25 AM PDT by rightwingcrazy (;-,)
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To: 11th_VA

James Madison is rolling over in his grave over his vote for Biden.


3 posted on 08/20/2021 7:50:51 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: 11th_VA

But of course.

White, male, Christian, “cisgender” men, are the cause of every problem ever known to mankind.

And these while male Christians, have caused every problem of every grievance group known to mankind.

sarcasm.


4 posted on 08/20/2021 7:52:35 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: 11th_VA

Find the source, doxx it and let it “twist and die on the vine”.
Do unto them as they do unto you!!!!


5 posted on 08/20/2021 7:52:39 AM PDT by lgjhn23 (Pray for America....)
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To: 11th_VA

I’ve been oppressed a few times, but never by a straight white male WASP (or Catholic, for that matter).


6 posted on 08/20/2021 7:55:17 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalemabcxp. A A)
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To: Tell It Right

Loyal voter for centuries, he has no one to blame but himself.


7 posted on 08/20/2021 7:56:47 AM PDT by Bayard
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To: 11th_VA

I love being an oppressor, then.

Because heaven is what is undeserved and I’m glad to get what I do not deserve.

If folks want to hate Christ and get what they deserve, well, they will be able to.


8 posted on 08/20/2021 8:01:54 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

Blaming one race for a country’s ills has been seen before in history. So were the consequences.


9 posted on 08/20/2021 8:04:28 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: rightwingcrazy

“Define reality” is code for “Finding a formula in life that creates success for anyone”.

Everyone knows that REAL success is what the government gives you.


10 posted on 08/20/2021 8:08:05 AM PDT by Bryanw92
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To: 11th_VA

As an alumni I am humiliated.


11 posted on 08/20/2021 8:09:42 AM PDT by opbuzz (Right way, wrong way, Marine way)
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How long until the University changes their name?


12 posted on 08/20/2021 8:10:07 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: 11th_VA

It’s not Christian women forced to cover up in burqas, or be stoned.


13 posted on 08/20/2021 8:14:40 AM PDT by Buttons12 ( )
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To: 11th_VA

it is tragic that James Madison University has so utterly abandoned (or just forgotten?) the words of James Madison himself,

“Learned institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty.”


14 posted on 08/20/2021 8:14:53 AM PDT by faithhopecharity (Politicians are not born, they are excreted. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: 11th_VA

Jessica Weed, Coordinator of Organization Development.

Is that like a "community organizer"?

15 posted on 08/20/2021 8:20:34 AM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: lightman

If we we’re oppressors the county would be in much better shape. We allowed the takeover with our tolerance and lack of action.


16 posted on 08/20/2021 8:24:16 AM PDT by RBW in PA
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To: lightman

I love women with all of my being, but they are going to destroy this country.


17 posted on 08/20/2021 8:26:24 AM PDT by TexasM1A
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To: TexasM1A

The 16A was the beginning of our downfall.


18 posted on 08/20/2021 8:30:46 AM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: 11th_VA

https://youtu.be/rHuUZjYuons

Here is the YouTube video of the training.


19 posted on 08/20/2021 8:31:04 AM PDT by outpostinmass2 (Y)
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To: 11th_VA

Program is run by bigots.


20 posted on 08/20/2021 8:32:06 AM PDT by KC_Conspirator
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