Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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a widely held fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

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stereotype

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the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.

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diversity

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the practice of unfairly treating a person or group of people differently

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discrimination

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a way of thinking about and understanding something, such as a particular issue or life in general

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perspective

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based on facts rather than feelings or opinions

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objective

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the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals

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justice

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the quality or state of having the same rights, social status, opportunities, etc. (each individual or group of people are given the same resources or opportunities regardless of their circumstances)

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equality

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fairness in the 

way people are treated so that all can succeed in society (each person has different circumstances and applies the exact resources and opportunities needed for each person to reach an equal outcome. The resources and opportunities may be different from person to person)

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equity

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people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws and values

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society

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the beliefs, traditions, food, arts, etc. of a particular group, place, or time

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culture