Power & Systems
What do we call systems that benefit some groups over others?
Systems of power / inequality
What major issue does the movie focus on after Khalil is killed?
Police brutality / racial injustice
What term describes advantages people get based on their identity?
Privilege
True or False – All people in poverty are lazy.
False
What does critical theory focus on analyzing?
Power, inequality, and social structures
What does “dominant culture” mean?
The group with the most power sets norms
What internal conflict does Starr face?
Balancing two identities (home vs school)
What is the difference between individual racism and systemic racism?
Individual = personal actions; systemic = built into institutions
What stereotype exists about women and jobs?
That women can’t do certain jobs (like leadership or physical work)
Where did critical theory originate?
Germany (Frankfurt School)
What is an example of systemic inequality?
Wage gap, education inequality, housing discrimination
How does Starr take action for justice?
Speaking out / activism / protest
What is “socialization”?
How society teaches norms and beliefs
Why are stereotypes harmful?
They oversimplify and create unfair judgments
What is the goal of critical theory?
Social change and equity
What role do institutions play in inequality?
They can maintain or challenge it
How does the movie connect to real-world movements?
Black Lives Matter / activism
What is “intersectionality”?
Overlapping identities affecting experiences
Give an example of a stereotype about race or gender and why it’s false.
EXPLAIN!!
Will decide if you get point or not
Why does critical theory reject “taking things at face value”?
It looks deeper at power and history
What is one way to challenge systems of inequality?
Advocacy, education, policy change
What message does the title “THUG LIFE” represent?
The Hate U Give Little Infants F***s Everybody (cycle of injustice)
Why is it important to understand privilege and oppression?
To recognize inequality and create change
How can stereotypes impact education?
Lower expectations, bias, unequal opportunities
How does culture influence people according to critical theory?
It shapes beliefs, norms, and behavior through power