Trial of Tom Robinson and Ethical Considerations Vocabulary

Flashcards for the Trial of Tom Robinson and Ethical Considerations

Institutionalized racism

Entrenched prejudice or discrimination within societal structures.

Circumstantial evidence

Evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.

Credibility undermined

Damaged or weakened believability or reliability.

Hostile reaction

An antagonistic or unfriendly response.

Moral integrity

The quality of possessing and adhering to strong moral principles.

Ethical obligation

A duty based on moral principles.

Societal complicity

Involvement or participation in wrongdoing by a collective.

Racial segregation

The enforced separation of different racial groups.

Inherent bias

An unconscious or unintentional prejudice.

Unfounded accusation

An accusation without factual basis.

Judicial impartiality

The principle that judicial decisions should be based on objective criteria.

Cross-examination

The examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit their testimony.

Contradictory testimony

Conflicting statements or accounts.

Systemic injustice

Injustice that is embedded as a normal part of a social or political system.

Societal stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals into social classes.

Emphatic denial

A firm and clear rejection or denial.

Moral fortitude

Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously.

Impeach a witness

To challenge the truthfulness of a witness's statement.

Conspicuous prejudice

Easily noticeable or obvious prejudice.

Veiled hostility

Hidden or subtle animosity.

Perpetuate inequality

To make inequality continue indefinitely.

Ethical quandary

A situation in which one is faced with a choice between equally undesirable options.

Forensic inconsistency

Inconsistencies or contradictions in forensic evidence.

Societal norms

Established societal expectations of behavior.

Moral indignation

Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Coerced confession

A confession obtained through force or coercion.

Pervasive discrimination

Widespread prejudice or discrimination.

Judicial bias

Bias within the judicial system.

Sway public opinion

To affect the way that people think about something.

Confront systemic oppression

To stand up against oppression that is ingrained in systems.

Implicit prejudice

Prejudice that is not consciously expressed or recognized.

Moral rectitude

Behavior that conforms to moral principles.

Prosecution's case

The arguments and evidence presented by the prosecuting side in a legal case.

Societal hypocrisy

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs but behaving in a way that does not conform.

Unassailable evidence

Evidence so strong that it cannot be challenged or questioned.

Compromised credibility

Doubts about someone's honesty or reliability.

Blatant falsehood

An outright lie.

Ethical imperative

A moral principle that compels action.

Societal repercussions

The effects or results of something on society.

Moral bankruptcy

The complete loss of moral values.

Institutional oppression

Oppression resulting from established laws, customs, or practices in a society.

Substantiate claims

To provide evidence to support the truth of something.

Conspicuous injustice

Obvious or easily noticeable injustice.

Racial animosity

Strong dislike or hatred toward a particular racial group.

Moral conviction

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Societal complicity

Involvement or participation in wrongdoing by a collective.

Judicial misconduct

Inappropriate or unethical behavior by a judge.

Systemic marginalization

Systematically excluding or treating as insignificant.

Unwavering integrity

Unshakable honesty.

Ethical compromise