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What is the definition of ageism?
Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age
What does group privilege refer to?
Societal advantages or benefits afforded to certain groups based on characteristics
What is the concept of critical hope?
A concept that emphasizes critically analyzing societal issues while maintaining hope for positive change
What is gender identity defined as?
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What is the definition of heterosexism?
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Which term describes unconscious negative attitudes towards others based on race, gender, or age?
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What is the characteristic of organizational discrimination?
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Which concept refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, gender, class, and sexuality?
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What is the core element of sexism?
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Which term describes oversimplified beliefs about a specific group based on assumptions and biases?
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Which term refers to actions, policies, or beliefs aimed at combating racism and promoting racial equality?
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What is the concept that combines critical thinking and optimism in analyzing societal issues for positive change?
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Which type of prejudice involves conscious and deliberate negative attitudes or beliefs towards others based on their characteristics?
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What does group privilege refer to in society?
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Which term describes discrimination embedded within the structures and policies of social institutions?
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What is the term for unconscious negative attitudes or beliefs held by individuals toward others based on their characteristics?
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Which concept involves the interconnected nature of social categorizations creating systems of discrimination or disadvantage?
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What do pseudoscientific theories trying to justify racial superiority or inferiority through distorted interpretations of evidence represent?
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Which term refers to oversimplified, generalized beliefs about a specific group of people?
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What is the term for discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their sex or gender?
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