Explain Agency Capture and Give Some Examples

question 19

Essay

Explain agency capture and give some examples. What are the negative consequences of agency capture? How can it be prevented?

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Definitions:

Assimilationist Politics

Policies or practices that encourage individuals or groups to conform to the cultural norms of a dominant or majority group, often at the expense of their own cultural identity.

Internalized Oppression

The process by which individuals from marginalized groups come to accept and live out the inaccurate myths and stereotypes applied to them by the dominant culture.

Sensationalized

Describes information, especially in media, that is exaggerated or presented in a way that provokes public excitement or interest at the expense of accuracy or impartiality.

Performative

Relating to actions done for show or to fulfill a cultural, social, or political expectation, rather than from genuine personal conviction.