Glossary of Terminology

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Ableism
Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.
Activism
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Advocacy
Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
Bias
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Bigotry
Obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
Civil Rights
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
Culture
The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
Disability
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
Diversity
The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.
Ethnicity
The fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition.
Heterogeneous
Diverse in character or content.
Homogeneous
Consisting of parts all of the same kind.
Inclusion
The practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or mental disabilities and members of other minority groups.
Microaggressions
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.
Minority
A relatively small group of people, especially one commonly discriminated against in a community, society, or nation, differing from others in race, religion, language, or political persuasion.
Prejudice
Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Privilege
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
Progressive
A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
Racism
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
Religion
The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
Socialization
The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.
Tolerance
The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
Values
A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
Viewpoint
A particular attitude or way of considering a matter.
Xenophobia
Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.