Social Justice and Civil Rights Terms

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Activist

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Someone who works to make the world a better place by raising awareness about problems and trying to solve those problems

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Amendment

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A change or an update to the constitution

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Boycott

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A form of non-violent protest where people refuse to buy a product or use a service to show they disagree with something

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Civil Rights

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The rights of citizens, promising equal opportunities and protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, and gender

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Discrimination

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Treating somebody unfairly because they are different than you

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Integration

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Bringing groups of people together, regardless of race, gender or religion

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Jim Crow Laws

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Laws that enforced segregation based on race, allowing for separate schools, public transportation, restaurants, and more.

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Oppression

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Treating someone unfairly or cruelly, like not letting them have the same chances or rights as others

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Protest

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When people come together to publicly disagree with something

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Protest march

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Walking in a line, with a group of people, to show their opposition to something