CST Vocab

Social

Humans are made to live in relationship with one another.

Communities

Groups relating based on common characteristics or interests.

Exclusion

Defining community by focusing on differences.

Inclusion

Recognizing differences are small compared to shared dignity.

Diversity

Inclusion of people of different races and cultures.

Human Rights

Fundamental rights belonging to all humans.

Stereotype

Positive or negative characteristic applied to a group based on assumption or bias.

Prejudice

Attitude of hostility; judgment before knowing the facts.

Discrimination

Treating others as unequal, denying them rights.

Racism

Belief that one race is superior; leads to discrimination.

Wage Gap

Difference in pay between groups for the same work.

Humanity

Quality of being human, created in God's image with shared dignity.

Conversion

Profound change of heart, turning toward God.

Apathy

Showing little concern or interest.

Ableism

Discrimination against those who are not able-bodied.

Wage Theft

Denial of wages or benefits rightfully owed.

Work

Sustained effort expended for a purpose that makes a difference.

Subjective Aspect of Work

What the worker experiences in the act of working.

Objective Aspect of Work

What the worker produces.

Living Wage

Wage that supports a decent life for worker and family.

Economic Initiative

Right to be self-employed or start/expand a business.

Indirect Employer

Policy-making institution that regulates what employers can do.

Economic Globalization

Interdependence of nations through free trade.

Development

Evolution of society's structure toward human flourishing.

Living Simply

Valuing dignity, people, and creation above material possessions.

Wealth Gap

Difference between wealthiest and poorest in a population.

Materialism

Belief that acquiring possessions is the greatest goal.

Poverty of Being

Inability to reach full potential due to misdirected values.

Consumerism

Unbalanced focus on buying things to find happiness.

Eucharistic Response to Poverty

Actions to reduce poverty rooted in the Eucharist as source of life and solidarity.

Universal Destination of Goods

Earth's resources are intended for all people.