Understanding African American Literature

In a school setting, what term describes the unfair treatment of students based on their race, often resulting in disadvantages for students of color?

• Privilege

• Racism

• Intersectionality

• Justice

In a town, a law was passed that required people of different races to attend separate schools. What term refers to this separation of people into different groups based on race?

• Segregation

• Marginalization

• Oppression

• Systemic Racism

What is the term for the advantages that a dominant group holds over others, often without being aware of it?

• Inequality

• Privilege

• Justice

• Intersectionality

Which term describes the complex and cumulative way in which the effects of different forms of discrimination combine, overlap, or intersect?

• Systemic Racism

• Oppression

• Intersectionality

• Marginalization

Liam noticed that in his community, certain groups were being unfairly treated by those in power. What term is used to describe this unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power?

• Justice

• Oppression

• Segregation

• Inequality

Which term refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among different social groups?

• Inequality

• Racism

• Privilege

• Justice

What term describes the process by which certain groups are pushed to the edge of society, limiting their access to resources and opportunities?

• Marginalization

• Segregation

• Systemic Racism

• Intersectionality

Which term refers to the institutional and societal patterns that perpetuate racial discrimination and inequality?

• Justice

• Systemic Racism

• Privilege

• Oppression

What is the term for the fair treatment and equitable distribution of resources and opportunities in society?

• Justice

• Inequality

• Racism

• Marginalization

In a classroom discussion, Aiden mentioned that certain societal structures create and maintain racial inequality. What term is used to describe these structures?

• Intersectionality

• Systemic Racism

• Privilege

• Justice