Vocab 1
A widely held and oversimplified belief about the characteristics, behavior, or abilities of members of a particular group.
Stereotype
An attitude of intolerance or prejudice toward people because they belong to a particular group.
Bigotry
To push an individual or group to the edges of society by limiting their access to power, resources, opportunities, or participation.
Marginalize
Fear, distrust, or hostility toward people who are perceived as foreign or from another country or culture.
Xenophobia
The process in which individuals or groups adopt the culture, language, values, or practices of another group, sometimes at the expense of their own cultural identity.
Assimilation
A group that has less social, political, or economic power compared with a more dominant group.
Minority
The adoption or use of elements from another culture, particularly by a more dominant group, without proper understanding, respect, or acknowledgment of the culture's significance.
Cultural Appropriation
Racism that exists within and is reinforced by institutions, policies, laws, and social systems, creating unequal outcomes between racial groups.
Systemic Racism
The idea of providing people with the resources, opportunities, and support they need to achieve fair outcomes, recognizing that people may have different needs.
Equity
A comment, behavior, or interaction—often subtle or unintentional—that communicates a negative or stereotypical message toward a person because of their identity.
Microaggression
A system of beliefs, behaviors, and institutional practices that creates or maintains unequal treatment based on race.
Racism
A situation or action in which people are treated unfairly, denied their rights, or experience unequal treatment or opportunities.
Injustice
A preconceived judgment, opinion, or feeling about a person or group that is formed without sufficient knowledge or experience.
Prejudice
The unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or nationality.
Discrimination
Unconscious attitudes or assumptions about people that can influence how we think, make decisions, or treat others.
Implicit Bias