social justice terms

Dominant Group

A group that holds the most social

Marginalized

Groups that are pushed to the edges of society and experience social

Minoritized

Groups whose access to power is limited regardless of their population size.

Privilege

Unearned advantages given to certain groups based on social identity rather than individual effort.

Oppression

Systemic discrimination backed by institutional and political power and embedded historically.

Positionality

A person’s social position based on identity such as race

Intersectionality

The idea that people can experience both privilege and oppression at the same time because multiple identities overlap.

Intersectional Lens

A way of analyzing issues by considering how different identities interact instead of making generalized statements.

Implicit

Bias

Assumptions or attitudes people hold without realizing it and learned through socialization.

Meritocracy

A system where success and opportunities are based on ability talent and hard work.

Meritocrats

People who succeed or advance within a meritocratic system.

Economic Privilege

The advantages wealthy and powerful individuals have such as better education healthcare and opportunities.

Investment

The use of money with the expectation of earning income or profit.

Caste

A division of society based on wealth inherited rank race occupation or social status.

Neoliberalism

An ideology that emphasizes free market competition privatization and limited government involvement in the economy.

John Dewey (Education Quote)

Education is the process of coming to understand one’s role and responsibility in the world.

Earnest

Showing a serious sincere or intense state of mind.