Grade 11 Vocabulary - Module 8: Equality

These flashcards cover vocabulary terms related to equality from the Grade 11 curriculum.

solidarity

support between people with a common cause

redistribution

sharing wealth or resources more fairly

feminism

belief that women deserve equal rights and freedoms

destitute

extremely poor, without basic needs

discrimination

unfair treatment because of gender, race, age, etc.

social mobility

ability to move to a higher or lower social class

misogyny

hatred or dislike of women

meritocracy

system where people succeed based on talent and effort

misandry

hatred or dislike of men

plutocracy

system of government or society where the richest people have the most power and influence

glass ceiling

invisible barrier stopping certain groups from reaching top jobs

disparity

big and often unfair difference between two or more things

objectification

treating someone like an object, not a person

systemic

something that affects or is built into the whole system, not just individual parts

patriarchy

system where men have more power than women

entrenched

firmly established and very difficult to change

intersectionality

how different forms of discrimination combine

loophole

small mistake or gap in a law or rule that lets people avoid following it

equity

fair treatment that considers people’s different needs

affluence

state of having a great deal of money; wealth

colonialism

control of one country by another, often exploiting resources and people

ableism

discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities

privilege

special advantages some groups have that others do not

elitism

when people think that those with more money, power, education, etc. are better and should get special treatment

segregation

keeping people apart based on race, e.g., in schools or housing

nepotism

when someone gives opportunities or advantages to family or friends instead of others

bigotry

strong, unreasonable hatred of people who are different

dyslexia

learning difference that makes it harder for someone to read, spell, and sometimes write

reparations

compensation for past injustice (e.g., slavery, colonialism)

patronise

to talk down to someone or treat them like a child

oppression

prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control

derogatory

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

reconciliation

repairing relationships after conflict or injustice

accessible

easy for everyone to use, enter, or understand

integration

bringing different groups together fairly

inclusion

making sure everyone is welcomed and able to participate fully

resentment

anger about unfair treatment

chronic

(of an illness) long-term condition that may not be visible

defiance

refusing to accept unfair treatment

microaggression

small, often unintentional comments or actions that are hurtful

carnage

killing of a large number of people

maintenance

keeping something in good condition by taking care of it or fixing it

stalemate

situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

philanthropy

act of giving money, time, or support to help others

melancholy

feeling of reflective sadness, typically with no obvious cause

altruism

unselfish concern for the well-being of others

ghastly

horrible or terrifying

humanitarian

person who works to improve people’s lives relating to helping people in need

giddy

feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behaviour

disenfranchised

without power, rights, or voice in society

hymn

religious song or poem of praise to a god

dignity

respect every human deserves

dole

to distribute something

urgent

something that needs quick action

shell

explosive weapon used in war

compassion

care and concern for others’ suffering

disillusionment

losing faith in something once believed in

empower

to give people strength and confidence

patriotism

love and devotion for one’s country

empathy

understanding how someone else feels

manifest

to be shown clearly

neurodivergent

person whose brain functions differently than is considered standard

stigma

unfair negative attitudes toward someone

the kicker

additional negative aspect; the final indignity

rigid

not able to be changed or adapted

advancement

making progress

cognitive

processes of the mind, e.g. thinking, learning, and problem-solving

pedigree

recorded ancestry of a person or family

excel

to be exceptionally good at something

competence

ability to do something well

sensory

related to the senses, or how the body transmits or receives them

overt

explicit; blatant; obvious

precision

quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate

cumulative

something that adds up

foster

to encourage or promote the development of something

stall

to stop or cause to stop making progress

spectrum

used to classify something on a scale between two opposite points

harassment

aggressive pressure or intimidation

persistence

not giving up, even when something is difficult