Social Justice and Equity Quiz

When a person is treated unfairly and as inferior based on their:

Groups of people who cannot participate fully (100%) in the social, economic, and political activities of their country because of a lack of rights, resources, and opportunities.

The point of view of a person about something that is happening or already happened. The place or position from which a person observes an event or an object.

The study of the history and experiences of people of color (BIPOC) in the United States, from their perspectives (points of view):

A story: The verbal or written description of something that is happening or happened in the past.

Stories or histories that are created and told from the perspective of the people who hold the power in society: They benefit the people who have economic social, and political power. They are used to oppress people of color and other marginalized groups.

Stories or histories that are created and told from the perspectives and experiences of people of color and other marginalized groups: They add information and tell the “other side” of the stories told by dominant groups. They challenge the dominant narratives. They give a voice and power to groups of marginalized people.