Vocab Mastery Flashcard #1--There There

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What is a story that challenges dominant cultural stories?

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Counter-Narrative: A narrative that opposes or contradicts the mainstream or dominant narratives, often highlighting marginalized voices.

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What is the process of pushing a group of people to the edges of society?

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Marginalization: The social process of becoming or being made marginal, often leading to exclusion from mainstream society.

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What is the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another?

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Cultural Appropriation: The act of taking or using elements from one culture by members of another culture, often without permission or understanding.

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Which term describes something that is broken into pieces and lacks cohesion?

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Fragmented: Describing something that is divided or disjointed, lacking a unified whole.

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What term describes the perspective or 'voice' that tells a story?

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Narrative Voice: The style or perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the story is perceived.

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What is the term for the erasure of a culture or identity?

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Erasure: The process of removing or eliminating a culture, identity, or history, often leading to loss of heritage.

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What is the term for the process of undoing colonialism?

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Decolonization: The process of a state withdrawing from a colony, leading to the establishment of independence and self-governance.

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What is the term for the forced relocation of people from their homes?

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Displacement: The act of forcing individuals or groups to leave their homes or communities, often due to conflict or disaster.

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What is a simplified and generalized belief about a group of people?

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Stereotype: A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.

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What is the term for the process of improving a neighborhood, often displacing its original residents?

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Gentrification: The process of renovating and improving a neighborhood, often leading to increased property values and displacement of lower-income residents.