Identity in Society Vocab

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stereotype

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a widely held idea about a particular group of people based on assumptions

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prejudice

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judgments we make based on stereotypes

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discrimination

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actions based on prejudice

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racism

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discrimination based on race that affects the advantages or disadvantages that individuals and groups experience in society

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allyship

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working to support groups who face discrimination, especially when one is not a member of that group

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privilege

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the advantages that people can get due to an aspect of their identity

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pluralism

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recognizing and engaging with the diverse identities and different beliefs that make up a community.