Page 1: Social Identity and Society - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from Page 1 notes related to values, identity, community, society, and related concepts.

Values

ideas about what is important.

Identity

the characteristics and qualities that make up who we are.

Community

a group of people connected by something they share, like living in the same place, having the same interests, or having a shared identity.

Society

the people and systems around us, including our community members, the rules we follow, and the institutions like schools, government, and businesses that play important roles in our lives.

Assumptions

things that people believe to be true without having any proof, often based on the parts of our identity that are visible.

Stereotype

a widely held idea about a particular group of people based on assumptions.

Prejudice

judgments we make based on stereotypes.

Discrimination

actions based on prejudice.

Racism

discrimination based on race that affects the advantages or disadvantages that individuals or groups experience in society.

Allyship

working to support groups who face discrimination, especially when one is not a member of that group.

Privilege

the advantages that people can get due to an aspect of their identity.

Pluralism

recognizing and engaging with the diverse identities and different beliefs that make up a community.

Dilemma

when things we care about or value come into conflict with each other.