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surveyed

(v) asked a large group of people questions for research

stereotypes

(n) fixed, often unfair ideas about a group of people

meek

(adj) quiet, gentle, and easily controlled

biases

(n) unfair opinions in favour of or against something

industrious

(adj) hard-working

incarceration camps

(n) places where people are kept prisoner

incarcerees

(n) people who are kept prisoner

mistreatment

(n) unfair or cruel treatment

compliant

(adj) willing to obey rules or do what you're told

diligent

(adj) careful and hard-working

thriving

(adj) growing or doing very well

propaganda

(n) biased information used to influence people's opinions

coined

(v) invented a new word or phrase for the first time

to cast someone as

(v) to present or describe someone in a certain way

wedge (to put a wedge between)

(n) something that causes a division between people

oppression

(n) unfair, cruel treatment of a group of people

marginalized

(adj) treated as unimportant and pushed to the edge of society

to pit against each other / to pit (some)one against another

(v) to make two groups or people compete or fight

status quo

(n) the current situation or system

overlooked

(v) ignored; not noticed or given attention

carelessly

(adv) without paying enough attention or care

to hinder

(v) to make something more difficult

triumphs

(n) great achievements or successes

coalitions

(n) groups that join together for a shared goal