HSE 4M Introduction: Equity and Social Justice

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to equity and social justice as explored in the course.

Equity

The quality of being fair and impartial.

Social Justice

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Equality

The state of being entirely equal, but may not necessarily be fair.

Equity Deserving Groups

Groups that deserve fairness but have not yet received it.

Charity

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.

Human Rights

Basic rights that should be the same globally; however, their realization varies across societies.

Critical Social Justice

Recognizes society's deep divisions and inequalities along social group lines that include race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability.

Social Identity

The part of an individual’s self-concept that is derived from their group memberships.

Intersectionality

The interconnected nature of social categorizations and how they create systems of discrimination and disadvantage.

Microaggressions

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions against marginalized groups.

Allyship

The act of a member of a dominant or majority group advocating for marginalized populations.

Systemic Racism

Organizational culture, policies, or practices that exclude or disadvantage racialized groups.

Prejudice

A negative judgment about a person based on their group membership.

Discrimination

Harmful actions against someone based on their identity.

Oppression

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

Positionality

The concept that an individual’s perspective is shaped by social locations, such as race, class, and gender.

Understanding Social Location

Recognizing how personal identities impact privilege or disadvantage within society.

Inquiry

A process of questioning and researching important social issues related to justice and equity.

Visual Analysis

A method of critically analyzing visual elements to understand deeper meanings.

Unconscious Bias

Prejudices we unknowingly hold that are influenced by societal norms and conditioning.

Ecological Justice

Concerns the obligations of humans to the natural environment and the rights of nature.

Individual Justice

Fairness and respect in one-to-one relationships.

Social Justice

Fair obligations that individuals within subgroups have toward their community and society as a whole.

Distributive Justice

The just distribution of society's resources to its members.