In his essay, Philippe Lemoine expresses concern with oppression both as a word and a phenomenon. In your essay, explain Lemoine's objection to standard feminist uses of this word. Do you think that he is right to say that people typically understand oppression to be about problems like racism, slavery, and the holocaust? Are there alternate views of oppression that are typically held? Be sure to include an example in your answer.

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The Answer is Explain Lemoine's objection to the word "oppression," as feminists use it
Either defend or object to Lemoine's claim that oppression is widely understood as pertaining exclusively to the most severe matters
Offer an example in support of the author's argument

In His Essay, Philippe Lemoine Expresses Concern with Oppression Both