Internalized Oppression - The process by which a member of an oppressed group comes to accept and live out the inaccurate stereotypes applied to the oppressed group. Institutional Oppression - Societial processes and expectations that benefit one group at the expense of another through the use of language, media, education, religion, economics, etc. Experience-Related Terminology - terms that help explain some aspects of having an identity in that category.ĭiscrimination - differential treatment that favors one individual or group over another based on prejudice.Identities - descriptions of identities that fall under that section.General - terms needed to talk about and explain identities.Sexual Orientation: Here you will find terms that apply to our understanding of sexual orientations (e.g., "Gay").Įach section has subheadings to help you navigate:.Sex and Gender: Here you will find terms that apply to our understanding of sex and gender.We have also included basic social justice terminology. Terms for All Identities: Here you will find terms that can apply to any identity.
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