"Marching Towards Freedom Vocab Flashcards"

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activist

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An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social change. They may attend protests, gather signatures on petitions, or work for an organization that supports their cause.

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advocate

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To advocate for something is to support it or argue in favor of it. People involved in the women’s suffrage movement in the mid-1800s advocated for a woman’s right to vote.

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discrimination

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Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person or a group of people because of their race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other characteristic.

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injustice

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Injustice is unfairness, or a lack of justice. An example of injustice is women being paid less than men to do the same job.

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justice

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Justice is behavior or treatment that is just, meaning that it is right and guided by truth and fairness.

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segregation

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Segregation is the act of keeping different groups (such as people of different races or religions) apart from one another. Racial segregation was legal for many years in countries around the world.

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throng

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A throng is a crowd—a large number of people gathered together. A throng might gather to hear a well-known activist give a speech.

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Example of an activist

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An activist may attend protests, gather signatures on petitions, or work for an organization that supports their cause.

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Example of advocating

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Advocating for something involves supporting it or arguing in favor of it, like advocating for a woman’s right to vote.

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Example of injustice

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An example of injustice is women being paid less than men to do the same job.