discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities

the extent to which a facility is readily approachable and usable by individuals with disabilities, particularly such areas as the residence halls, classrooms, and public areas.

an accomplice or co-conspirator is not “helping” oppressed people and does not cease in the work when a particular struggle slips from public attention. Accomplices and co-conspirators maintain horizontal relationships of trust with members of oppressed groups and support the oppressed group’s strategies instead of imposing one’s own ideas.

a process of hearing and understanding what someone is saying by empathizing with the speaker(s) and considering their perspective(s)

Someone who speaks up for themselves and members of their identity group

publicly recommend or support

action taken by a government or private institution to make up for past
discrimination in education, work, or promotion on the basis of age, birth, color, creed,
nationality, ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, familial status, gender, language, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation

prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly

the ability to act independently and make free choices; the ability to make conscious decisions for oneself

of, relating to, or being a person who has an internal sense of being neither male nor female nor some combination of male and female

a member of a dominant or majority group

association with the members of a marginalized or mistreated group to which one does not belong where one offers support

leveraging personal positions of power and privilege to fight oppression by respecting, working with, and empowering marginalized voices and communities

having an appearance that is traditionally seen as both masculine and feminine, neither masculine nor feminine, or in between masculine and feminine.

a form of action against racism and the systemic racism and the oppression of marginalized groups. Being antiracist is based on the conscious efforts and actions to provide equitable opportunities for all people on an individual and systemic level.

hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group

Experiencing a lack of sexual attraction towards other people. Asexuality encompasses a wide range of experiences; asexual people can be sex repulsed, sex neutral, or sex positive, and can have varying sex drives. Commonly abbreviated to “ace.” Can be combined with other terms (asexual panromantic, etc.)

the act of absorbing into the cultural tradition of a population or group, being made to take on the existing identity of the group into which one is being assimilated

prejudice; an inclination or preference, especially one that interferes with impartial judgment

a person who functions effectively and appropriately and can select appropriate behaviors, values, and attitudes within either of two cultures; a person who identifies with two cultures

obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices

speaking two languages fluently

Prejudice, fear, antipathy, or hatred directed toward bisexual people and bisexuality

Black, Indigenous and People of Color

an attraction towards more than one gender; a person emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree

Honors and invites full engagement from folks who are vulnerable while also setting the expectation that there could be an oppressive moment that the facilitator and allies have a responsibility to address

an economic and political order that relies on a mostly-private, unequal market
system of production and consumption

a gender identity in which a person’s experiences of their gender matches the gender and
sex they were assigned at birth

a socially constructed assumption that everyone’s gender matches their biological sex, and that that is the norm from which all other gender identities deviate

the rights established and ensured by a state government regarding political and social equality

prejudice or discrimination based on class

an alliance or union of different people, communities, or groups working for a common cause

the conscious or unconscious act of ‘switching’ between two languages, dialects, or intonations depending on the specific situation of who one is speaking to, what is being discussed, and the relationship and power and/or community dynamics between those involved

the exploitative historical, political, social, and economic system established when one group or force takes control over a colonized territory or group; the unequal relationship between colonizer and the colonized

a term referring to the disregard of racial characteristics. Proponents of color-blind practices believe that treating people equally inherently leads to a more equal society and/or that racism and race privilege no longer exercise the power they once did, while opponents of color-blind practices believe that color-blindness allows those in power to disregard or ignore the history of oppression and how it is experienced today

the process in which a person first acknowledges, accepts and appreciates their sexual orientation or gender identity and begins to share that with others.

seeking out or only noticing information that reinforces our existing beliefs

Critical race theory in education challenges the dominant discourse on race and racism as they relate to education by examining how educational theory, policy, and practice are used to subordinate certain racial and ethnic groups.

the act of members of dominant/powerful/privileged groups claiming
ownership of, or the rights to, less powerful/privileged groups' cultural and/or religious
symbols, dress, and ceremonies

the ability to effectively and empathetically work and engage with people
of different cultural identities and backgrounds in order to provide safe and accountable spaces
for dialogue and discourse; cultural competence is relevant in all fields of work, education, and
informal social interactions

Hook, Davis, Owen, Worthington and Utsey (2013) conceptualize cultural humility as the “ability to maintain an interpersonal stance that is other-oriented (or open to the other) in relation to aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the [person]”

in a culturally responsive classroom, reflective teaching and learning occur in a culturally supported, learner-centered context, whereby the strengths students bring to school are identified, nurtured and utilized to promote student achievement

the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time

an American immigration policy that allows some individuals who were brought to the United States without inspection as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a work permit in the U.S.

the process of deconstructing colonial ideologies of the superiority and privilege of Western thought and approaches.

an acronym that stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion

a governmental system whose actions and principles value and reflect the people’s views through their votes

a bi-directional conversation between people of two different groups or communities coming together to create and recreate multiple understandings of a topic or issue

the movement, migration, or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland

a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions

an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties.

Actions, based on conscious or unconscious prejudice, which favor one group over others in the provision of goods, services, or opportunities.

to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity;
especially to deprive of the right to vote

the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization

a learned skill that allows one to recognize and deeply listen to another’s story or experiences, and connect them to common understandings and emotions; differs from sympathy

the phenomenon in which white people are less likely to live in proximity to toxins and other environmental dangers than people of color.

treating everyone the same way while assuming that everyone starts out on equal footing with equal opportunities

the guarantee of fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups

a community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent

evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture

a social movement that seeks to counter fatphobia. Similar movements include body positivity

Hatred of or prejudice against fat people

the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes

the often unconscious bias to place more emphasis on perceived
internal or innate characteristics to explain someone’s behavior in a given situation; doesn’t
take into consideration the external factors that can, and often do, impact an individual’s
behavior

a person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to members of the same gender.

a description of one’s internal state of being, which is not limited to the traditional gender binary. Gender is a spectrum that includes a huge variety of different identities.

the way in which a person expresses their gender identity, typically through their appearance, dress, and behavior

a person's perception of having a particular gender, which may or may not correspond with their birth sex

pronouns that do not adhere to the he:she and his:her binary, and can refer to a number of different gender identities

denoting or relating to a person whose behavior or appearance does not conform to prevailing cultural and social expectations about what is appropriate to their gender

denoting or relating to a person who does not subscribe to conventional gender distinctions but identifies with neither, both, or a combination of male and female genders

the intentional attempt to completely erase or destroy a peoples through structural oppression and/or open acts of physical violence

demographic shifts that usually occur in big cities in which upper-middle class and/or racially privileged individuals and businesses move into historically working class and poor and/or racially oppressed neighborhoods and communities

assuming best intentions from others and always approaching a situation with your own best intentions

one group or community holding all authoritative power or dominance over other groups in a given society, geographical region, and/or political system

a socially constructed assumption that heterosexuality is the natural norm from which all other sexual preferences deviate

sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex

dislike of or prejudice against homosexual people

sexually attracted to people of one's own sex

the structural strategy to intentionally place two or more oppressed groups in competition with one another; a strategy that aims to divide and conquer

a person who moves out of their country of birth, supposedly for permanent residence in a new country

a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. Originally described by Georgia State University psychologists in the 1970s.

the active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in communities (intellectual, social, cultural, geographical) with which individuals might connect—in ways that increase one’s awareness, content knowledge, cognitive sophistication, and empathic understanding of the complex ways individuals interact within [and change] systems and institutions.

Refers to non-sexist language or language that “includes” all persons in its references

ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, in contrast to groups that have settled, occupied or colonized the area more recently. In the United States, this can refer to groups traditionally termed Native Americans (American Indians), Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. In Canada, it can refer to the groups typically termed First Nations.

any established law or custom that is accepted as part of a culture

the systematic mistreatment and dehumanization of any individual based solely on a social identity group with which they identify that is supported and enforced by society and its institutions; based on the belief that people of such a social identity group are inherently inferior

Among lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals, internalized sexual stigma; refers to the personal acceptance and endorsement of sexual stigma as part of the individual's value system and self-concept.

the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage

an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of natural bodily variations. In some cases, these traits are visible at birth, and in others, they are not apparent until puberty. Some chromosomal variations of this type may not be physically apparent at all.

an invisible disability is a physical, mental or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside, yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities. Unfortunately, the very fact that these symptoms are invisible can lead to misunderstandings,  false perceptions, and judgments.

Hatred of or prejudice against Islams or Muslims, especially as a political force

the establishment or determination of rights according to rules of law and standards of equity; the process or result of using laws to fairly judge crimes and criminality

a woman who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to other women

the acronym for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning (or queer), intersex + other gender variants

a person who operates across lines of difference is one who welcomes and honors perspectives from others in different racial, gender, socioeconomic, generational, regional groups than their own.

a state in which LGBTQ people are comfortably out about their sexual orientation or gender identity – where and when it feels appropriate to them.

when a person, group, or concept is treated as insignificant or peripheral

Verbal and nonverbal communications that subtly convey rudeness and insensitivity and demean a person's racial heritage or identity.

Communications that subtly exclude, negate or nullify the thoughts, feelings or experiential reality of a person of color.

a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority

the specific type of misogyny that is directed toward black women.

the ability to move through society, both physically and socioeconomically

Refers to a minority ethnic, racial, or religious group whose members achieve a higher degree of success than the population average.

the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes within cultural/ethnic groups within a society

a person who identifies as coming from two or more ethnic groups; a person whose biological parents come from different ethnic groups

the quality of having multiple, simultaneous social identities (e.g., being male and Buddhist and working-class).

a person who identifies as coming from two or more racial groups; a person whose biological parents come from different racial groups

the political state from which an individual hails; may or may not be the same as that person's current location or citizenship

prejudiced thoughts or discriminatory actions that benefit or show preference to individuals born in a territory over those who have migrated into said territory

a substantial subjugation and marginalization of policies and practices informed by the values of social justice and equity

displaying or characterized by autistic or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior; not neurotypical

a set of nominally non-racial institutions and policies that coalesce to rob black men in particular of their physical freedom, the right to vote, and rights to social benefits such as housing subsidies.

an adjective describing a person who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. Non-binary people may identify as being both a man and a woman, somewhere in between, or as falling completely outside these categories

the use of peaceful means, not force, to bring about political or social change.

prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control; the state of being subject to unjust treatment or control

Exposing someone’s lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender identity to others without their permission. Outing someone can have serious repercussions on employment, economic stability, personal safety or religious or family situations.

sexual or romantic attraction that is not limited to people of a particular gender identity or sexual orientation

a social system and institution in which men have primary power in the political, social, economic, legal, and familial spheres; patriarchy favors male-dominated thought, and is centralized on the male narrative or perspective of how the world works and should work

a term for non-white individuals; a person who is not white or of European parentage

describes your relationship to people of other identities in terms of social power.

a theoretical term to describe an environment free from racial preference, discrimination, and prejudice

refers to the (conscious or unconscious, positive or negative) attitudes and feelings one has towards an individual or group of individuals based on certain traits

unearned access to resources (social power) only readily available to some individuals as a result of their social group

words used when referring to people’s gender in conversation – for example, ‘he’ ,‘she, or 'they'

an umbrella term that can refer to anyone who transgresses society's view of gender or sexuality. the definition is purposefully indeterminant and is one of its core characteristics.

someone who is questioning their gender identity and/or sexuality

the use of race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of having committed an offense

prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized

the Rainbow Freedom Flag was designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker to designate the great diversity of the LGBTIQ community. It has been recognized by the International Flag Makers Association as the official flag of the LGBTIQ civil rights movement

a cognitive process for protecting stereotypes by explaining any evidence/example to the contrary as an isolated exception.

to take back or demand the return of something that was lost or taken away; to restore to a previous state

the practice of denying services on the basis of race in order to control the racial composition of a neighborhood or other space.

a system of beliefs, usually spiritual in nature, and often in terms of a formal, organized denomination

a reasonable religious accommodation is any adjustment to the work environment that will allow an employee to practice their religious beliefs.

the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress—such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors. As much as resilience involves “bouncing back” from these difficult experiences, it can also involve profound personal growth.

a place or environment in which a person or category of people can feel confident that they will not be exposed to discrimination, criticism, harassment, or any other emotional or physical harm

characteristic of a feature that is made prominent, important, or is brought to the forefront of a person’s social identity and how they are perceived by others

the action of blaming an individual or group for something when, in reality, there is no one person or group responsible for the problem

either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions

prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex

One's natural preference in sexual partners; some examples include homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality

the conscious or unconscious act of excluding or inhibiting certain groups’ voices, thus preventing their experiences, perspectives, and histories to be heard

an insulting or derogatory comment, reference, or label

the practice of allyship and coalition work in order to promote equality, equity, respect, and the assurance of rights within and between communities and social groups

unity or agreement based on shared interests and objectives; long-term mutual support within and between groups

an attitude, belief, feeling, or assumption about a person or group of people that are widespread and socially sanctioned; though stereotypes can be positive and negative, they all have negative effects because they support institutionalized oppression by validating oversimplified beliefs that are often not based on facts

the risk of internalizing and confirming others’ negative biases towards one’s social group

the superiority of one group of people over other groups of people through a system of domination and subordination

Some persons who identify as non-binary, gender non-conforming or genderqueer prefer "they/them" pronouns to reflect their identity and gender expression.

Hiring or seeking to have representation such as a few women and/or racial or ethnic minority persons so as to appear inclusive while remaining mono-cultural

a tactic to delegitimize resistance to oppression, used when someone shuts down criticism of oppression by criticizing the tone of the speaker, usually if the critic is angry or otherwise upset. 

the negative attitudes, expressed through cultural hate, individual and state violence, and discrimination directed toward trans women and transfeminine people

an umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or expression is different from cultural expectations based on the sex they were assigned at birth. Being transgender does not imply any specific sexual orientation. therefore, transgender people may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc

Challenging the accepted expectations and/or rules of the appropriateness of “polite society''

dislike of or prejudice against trans people

an umbrella term for a wide range of non-binary culturally recognized gender identities and expressions among Indigenous people

social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness

a foreign-born person living in the United States without legal citizenship status

a formal organization of workers that is formed to protect the rights of its members; a joining together of many things into one

a person who chooses to take positive action in the face of injustice in society or in situations in which individuals need personal assistance; the opposite of a bystander

Whether or not an individual has served in a nation's armed forces (or other uniformed service).

the ability to formally express your opinion and influence politics and legislation in a democracy

Discomfort and defensiveness on the part of a white person when confronted by information about racial inequality and injustice.

the individual or collective guilt felt by some white people for the historical and current oppressions experienced by people of color; though white guilt has been described as being a detrimental consequence of racism, experiences associated with white guilt are not comparable to the experiences of systemic oppression faced by marginalized communities

the right or advantage provided to people who are considered white; an exemption of social, political, and/or economic burdens placed on non-white people; benefitting from societal structuring that prioritizes white people and whiteness

a political or socio-economic system where white people enjoy structural advantage and rights that other racial and ethnic groups do not, both at a collective and an individual level. Traditionally, the term "white supremacy" has had a narrower definition as "the belief that white people are superior to those of all other races, especially the black race, and should therefore dominate society."

like race, whiteness is a social construct rather than an essential characteristic or biological fact; is used as cultural property, and can be seen to provide material and/or social privilege to those who are considered white, pass as white, or are given honorary white status

How the role of people of color in organizations or historical movements is erased and whites are given undue credit, e.g. how the pioneering role that black musicians played in the development of rock music is neglected in favor of white musicians.

the perspective through which individuals view the world; comprised of their history, experiences, culture, family history, and other influences

dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

a phrase that defines sexual consent as an “affirmative, unambiguous, and conscious decision by each participant to engage in mutually agreed-upon sexual activity” according to California state legislation; ‘yes means yes’ shifts the responsibility of confirming consent from just one party to all parties involved