Chapter 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Diversity
An anti-oppression framework built on principles that value social equity, social justice, and social inclusion
Critical (Social) Theory
A macro theory interested in those who are oppressed, which critiques social structures that exploit and marginalize members of a society and whose goal is liberation from oppression
Oppression
The intentional and unintentional domination of NON-dominant groups by powerful dominant groups that occurs on individual, cultural, and structural levels in society
Domination
The systematic and continuous exertion of power by dominant groups over non-dominant groups
Non-Dominant Groups
Groups of people in a society without (or with less) power and privilege
Dominant Groups
Groups of people in a society who have power and privilege
Inclusive Language
The deliberate selection and use of vocabulary that avoids the exclusion of particular groups and that avoids the use of false generic terms
Internalized Oppression
Occurs when targeted people internalize (or begin to believe) the negative stereotypes and misinformation that the larger society communicates to them, either as individuals or as part of a larger group
Intersectionality
A concept used to describe the ways in which various aspects of identity interconnect on multiple and often simultaneous levels and can form interlocking systems of oppression
Matrix of Domination
Term associated with the work of Particia Hill Collins that refers to forms of oppression and resistance based on socially constructed differences shaped by cultural and historic contexts where an individual or group can experience both oppression and privilege as a result of their combined identities
Heterogeneity
Means having dissimilar characteristics. The opposite is homogeneity, which means having the same characteristics
Biased-Based Bullying
Bullying resulting from bias against someone because of a real or perceived aspect of their identity
Social Justice
Concept that challenges the social structures, processes, and practices associated with inequalities that lead to oppression
Distributive and Redistributive Justice
A social justice model that is concerned with the fair distribution or redistribution of material and non-material resources between different groups within a society
Underserved
Disadvantaged because of structural barriers and disparities
Equality
Fairness and justice achieved through the same treatment
Equity
Fairness and justice achieved through reocgnizing underrepresented populations, identifying conditions needed to make circumstances accessible, and eliminating barries to full participation
Social Identity
The part of a person’s identity that is determined by attributes and characteristics of groups the person aligns themselves with
Salient
Characteristics of identity that describes an aspect that is most noticeable or most important
Fluid
Characteristic of identity that describes it as something that can change and be shaped.
