Full Idea
The notion of oppression is a stupidity. And the notion of an oppressive class is even more stupid. We can only speak of an oppressive structure of society.
Gist of Idea
There is no oppression, or oppressive class; there is only an oppressive society
Source
Simone Weil (Gravity and Grace [1942], 'Imprint')
Book Reference
Weil,Simone: 'Gravity and Grace', ed/tr. Crawford/De Ruhr [Routledge 1952], p.156
A Reaction
Good. The notion of hatred between the classes is a disastrous mistake. Most people are born into their class, and they barely understand any collusion they have in its bad behaviour.