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The Role of Medical Science in Oppression

Medical science has historically supported harmful practices by labeling resistance as a mental illness. A well-known example is Dr. Samuel Cartwright, who used fake medical terms to justify slavery. He claimed that Black people were biologically inferior, setting a troubling precedent for future oppression. Today, psychiatry still spreads harmful ideas, as seen in the diagnosis of 'protest psychosis,' which pathologizes resistance and supports racism in institutions. These damaging narratives continue, allowing societal violence to persist under the guise of medical objectivity.

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Updated 2025-04-18

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