Grade 11 – Vocabulary – Module 8: Equality

These flashcards cover vocabulary terms related to equality, discrimination, and social justice.

solidarity

support between people with a common cause

redistribution

sharing wealth or resources more fairly

feminism

belief that women deserve equal rights and freedoms

destitute

extremely poor, without basic needs

discrimination

unfair treatment because of gender, race, age, etc.

social mobility

ability to move to a higher or lower social class

misogyny

hatred or dislike of women

meritocracy

system where people succeed based on talent and effort

misandry

hatred or dislike of men

plutocracy

system of government or society where the richest people have the most power and influence

glass ceiling

invisible barrier stopping certain groups from reaching top jobs

disparity

big and often unfair difference between two or more things

objectification

treating someone like an object, not a person

systemic

something that affects or is built into the whole system, not just individual parts

patriarchy

system where men have more power than women

entrenched

firmly established and very difficult to change

intersectionality

how different forms of discrimination combine

loophole

small mistake or gap in a law or rule that lets people avoid following it

equity

fair treatment that considers people’s different needs

affluence

state of having a great deal of money; wealth

colonialism

control of one country by another, often exploiting resources and people

ableism

discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities

privilege

special advantages some groups have that others do not

elitism

when people think that those with more money, power, education, etc. are better and should get special treatment

segregation

keeping people apart based on race, e.g., in schools or housing

nepotism

when someone gives opportunities or advantages to family or friends instead of others

bigotry

strong, unreasonable hatred of people who are different

dyslexia

learning difference that makes it harder for someone to read, spell, and sometimes write

reparations

compensation for past injustice (e.g., slavery, colonialism)

patronise

to talk down to someone or treat them like a child

oppression

prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control

derogatory

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

reconciliation

repairing relationships after conflict or injustice

accessible

easy for everyone to use, enter, or understand

integration

bringing different groups together fairly

inclusion

making sure everyone is welcomed and able to participate fully

resentment

anger about unfair treatment

chronic

(of an illness) long-term condition that may not be visible

defiance

refusing to accept unfair treatment

microaggression

small, often unintentional comments or actions that are hurtful