Unit 2 Vocab: First Day of Vocab Review

Which options are examples of "IDENTITY"?

• "Favorite color"

• "Gender"

• "Latin-American"

• "Mx. Vázquez's Student"

Answer explanation

Identity = A sense of who we are based on the qualities, beliefs, and experiences of a person or group

"Social norms" are laws that the government makes to make sure people are okay.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Social norms = "A rule or expectation that most people in a group/society follow."

Example: Saying 'please' and 'thank you' are social norms in many cultures.

Different "cultures" have different "social norms"

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Culture = "The traditions, arts, social structures, and achievements of a particular nation or group"

Example: Mexican culture is different from Salvadorian culture because they're based on the history and experiences of people in two different countries

Which are examples of 'oppression'?

• Enslaved people were not allowed to vote

• Punished for speaking your home language at school

• Women's opinions generally not valued as much as men

• Children under 16 cannot get their Driver's License

Answer explanation

Oppress = To keep someone down or control them unfairly, based on their identity.

Example: Example: Throughout history, people have been oppressed because of their race or gender.

Which aspect of Settler-Colonialism does this image represent?
(Hint: Use L.E.E. A. J.R. Graphic Organizer from last week!)

• Land theft

• Exploitation

• Resistance

• Assimilation

Answer explanation

Example: The assimilation of immigrants in America can sometimes mean that they forget their first language.

In simple terms, to "exploit" means "to take advantage of"

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Exploit = "To use someone or something unfairly for your own benefit."

Example: It's wrong to exploit workers by paying them low wages.

The __________ culture in a society often decides what is considered 'normal'.

• Dominant

• Exploited

• Oppressed

Answer explanation

Dominant = Having the most power or influence.

Example: The dominant culture in a society often sets the standards for what is considered normal.