Identity: Finding Your Place - Vocabulary List

Vocabulary flashcards mapping words to their correct explanations from the 'Identity: Finding your place' worksheet.

to shape

to influence and form who someone becomes

to exert influence (on)

to have a strong effect on something

class barriers

obstacles caused by differences in social or economic status

to be discriminated against

to be treated unfairly because of who you are

inequality

a situation where people don't have the same rights or chances

to exclude

to prevent someone from taking part in something

access to

the chance or right to use or obtain something

to take something for granted

to not fully appreciate something because you're used to having it

privileged

having advantages that most people don't have

biased

unfairly favouring one side or group over another

prejudiced

having a negative opinion about someone before you know them

to stand up against (sth.)

to actively oppose something you believe is wrong

inclusive

including everyone and leaving nobody out

representation

having people from different groups visibly included

gender-neutral

not referring to one specific gender

to identify as

to see and describe yourself as belonging to a certain group

to fulfil one's potential

to become as successful as you are able to be

to leave a mark (on)

to have a lasting effect on someone

to challenge social norms

to question the usual way society expects people to behave

to make a difference

to have a positive, noticeable effect