Glossary of Terminology
Glossary of Terminology
25 terms
The glossary contains the words that are shown in the list of possible terms for class AOL542.
- Class
- The ordering of society through economic status
-
- Colorblindness
- Unable to see particular colors or distinguish between different colors
-
- Culture
- Characteristics of a group of people that are connected based on language, religions, social habits etc.
-
- Disability
- A condition that can be mentally or physically that impairs an individual from certain things such as movements, senses, or activities.
-
- Diversity
- The practice of having different individuals from wide ranges of social and ethnic backgrounds, and also include gender and sexuality differences.
-
- Equality
- Being equal no matter the status, opportunities, and rights of individuals
-
- Ethnicity
- Belonging to a group based on cultural or national tradition
-
- Faith
- A belief in religion
-
- Gender Expression
- How individuals express their gender based on different characters, such as appearance.
-
- Gender Identity
- An individual identifying themselves as either a male or female not depending on how they were born
-
- Inclusion
- The state of individuals or groups being included within structures
-
- Language
- A way of communication that is used through speech, writing, and reading.
-
- LGBTQ
- An acronym used to describe individuals that don't identify as a man or women that are heterosexual.
-
- Minority
- An individual or group that is not the same as the majority of people
-
- People of color
- A group of individuals who are not white
-
- Privilege
- A particular group or individual having special advantages or immunity over others
-
- Race
- A group of individuals that are connected based on physical or social characteristics.
-
- Racism
- A judgement or discrimination towards a certain group or person dependent on their membership with race and ethnicity.
-
- Religion
- A belief in a system where there is worship of a superhuman.
-
- Sex
- Splitting up humans and other living things into two different categories that include male and female
-
- Sexual Orientation
- An individuals identity relating to the gender the they are attracted to
-
- Stereotypes
- An image or idea of a certain person, thing, or group
-
- Transgender
- An individual thats identity and gender does not connect with the gender they were born with
-
- Values
- Beliefs that motivate importance, attitudes, actions, and desire
-
- Violence
- Physical force that is made to cause harm, damage, or death.
-