words
the group in society that on the basis of physical or cultural traits receives fewer of society's life changes in proportion to their numbers
minority group
a group in society that has the power over the distribution of society's life chances and establishes a standard for cultural behavior
majority group
a term used by many to describe people in the United States who are not white in appearance, that is, who physically appears to be African/Black, Latino, Indian, East Asian, Asian, Pacific Islander; this is the appropriate term to use.
person of color
the advantages from birth given to people
privilege
emotion based on some fixed mental image of a group of people without being tested against reality.
Prejudice
actions based on prejudice
discrimination
racial inequality that is spread throughout rooted in a history of oppression affecting society as a whole
systemic
Process of pushing specific group(s) of people to the edge of society by denying them an active voice, identity, or place within society. Marginalization is based on majority-group power.
Marginalization
to speak for a long time in a dull voice without saying anything interesting
drone
To officially choose someone or something to do or be something; give someone or something a particular role or purpose
designated
Emotional in a way that is very extreme or exaggerated; extremely dramatic or emotional
A person who is generous in helping those in distress
samaritan
To cause someone to sit or stand without moving because of surprise, shock, interest
transfixed
Required by a law or rule; (less formal, more humorous) always or often included as a familiar and expected part of something
obligatory
Deep cut or tear of the flesh
lacerations
1-No longer cared for or used by anyone
2-(adj) Failing to do what should be done; negligent
3-(n) A person who has no money, job, home, etc.
derelict
To go or move in many different directions; to spread apart
disperse
Confused struggle or fight involving many people -- usually singular
melee
To do something that is not allowed by law, rule, etc.
violated
To treat cruelly or unfairly because of race, or religion, or political beliefs
persecuted
To get control of (a violent or dangerous person or group) by using force, punishment, etc.
subdued
The quality of being honest or fair
integrity
Having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)
skeptically
Having or showing unreasonable feeling that people are trying to harm you, do not like you, etc.
paranoid
An idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group
creed