Systemic Injustices and Their Legacy

This chapter explores the historical exclusion of Black women from wage protections and the lasting effects of New Deal policies, revealing the systemic injustices that persist today. It critiques the alignment of conservative ideologies with private profit pursuits, while examining how those same ideologies ultimately harm both marginalized groups and some within the white community. The discussion draws connections between religious justifications for oppression and current political movements, highlighting a call for critical awareness of the narratives that foster inequality.