Redefining Beauty for Myself
What does imperialism mean?
The practice of a larger country or government growing stronger by taking over poorer or weaker countries that have important resources.
An example of imperialism was England's practices of colonizing India.
What is an ally?
An ally is someone who is not a member of an underrepresented group but who takes action to support that group.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
He is a seven-year pro NFL quarterback, who last played for the San Francisco 49ers. He is a two-time NFC champion.
How can you support someone in using their correct pronouns?
- Ask them the pronouns they use.
- Make an effort to use those pronouns.
What does body shaming mean?
The action or practice of humiliating someone by making mocking or critical comments about their body shape or size.
What does internalize mean?
To accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character.
If you internalize your emotions or feelings, you do not allow them to show although you think about them.
What is a bystander?
A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
What did he do that garnered national attention in 2016?
He sat on the bench during the playing of the national anthem.
What is a person's pronoun mean?
The pronouns someone goes by and would like other people to use when referring to them and about them. Some examples:
She/her/hers
He/him/his
They/them
What is a Quinceañera?
Called quinceaños or quince años or simply quince, the celebration of a girl's 15th birthday, marking her passage from girlhood to womanhood.
How much does the average woman spend on just makeup in her lifetime in the US?
A.$150,000
B.$300,000
C.$500,000
B. $300,000
What does it mean to be a good friend?
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- Be supportive and listen
- Stand up for your friend
- Check in with your friends
Who is one other professional athlete who has used their platform to make a political statement?
What does " gender norms" mean?
Gender norms are social norms defining acceptable and appropriate actions for women and men in a given group or society. They play a role in shaping women and men's (often unequal) access to resources and freedoms, affecting their voice, power and sense of self.
Do celebrities have a responsibility to use their fame for good? Why?
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What is a microaggression?
A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.
How can you stand up to bullying?
- Be an upstander
- Seek help from a trusted adult
- Reach out to the person who was hurt
What makes Kaepernick's controversial protest different from some of these other political actions by other professional athletes?
He didn't just speak out once, he did it routinely.
What does LGBTQ stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
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