Key Concepts in Social Justice, Identity, and Philosophy

Segregation

the enforced separation of people based on race.

Discrimination

unfair treatment of people based on race, gender, or other traits.

Resentment

bitter anger caused by unfair treatment.

Determinism

the belief that events and human actions are controlled by forces outside individual choice.

Alienation

feeling isolated or disconnected from others or from society.

Hegemony

dominance or control of one group over others, especially socially or culturally.

Legacy

something passed down from one generation to the next.

Pride

a sense of self-respect or personal worth.

Bitterness

deep anger or disappointment that lasts over time.

Dream deferred

a goal or hope that is delayed or denied.

Authoritarian

favoring strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Authority

the power to make decisions or enforce rules.

Conflict

a serious disagreement or struggle between people.

Obligation

something a person is morally or legally required to do.

Sacrifice

giving up something important for the sake of others.

Redemption

making up for past mistakes or wrongdoing.

Isolation

being emotionally or physically separated from others.

Inheritance

something received from family members, often after death.

Disenfranchisement

the denial of rights or opportunities, especially the right to participate fully in society.

Regret

sadness or disappointment about past actions or choices.

Disillusionment

the realization that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Fatalism

the belief that events are predetermined and individuals have little control over their futures.

Estrangement

the state of being emotionally or physically separated from family members.

Nuanced

having subtle differences or layers of meaning.

Existential

relating to questions about purpose, meaning, and personal responsibility in life.

Inevitable

certain to happen; unavoidable.

Integrity

honesty and strong moral principles.

Pragmatic

focused on practical results rather than ideals.

Ambivalent

having mixed or conflicting feelings about something.

Reconciliation

the process of restoring a damaged relationship.