intersectionalityconcept of overlapping social identities
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theory emphasizing that forms of oppression are interconnected.
systemicsomething spread throughout system
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pertaining to or affecting the body as a whole.
discriminationactions based on prejudice
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unfair treatment of one person or group, usually because of prejudice.
privilegespecial right or advantage
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a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
racialof or relating to race
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regarding race or races.
marginalizationprocess or state of being marginalized
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the process of becoming or being made marginal, especially as a group within a society.
oppressionstate of being subjected to unjust treatment
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prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
structuralrelating to or affecting structure
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relating to the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of a complex whole.
inequalitylack of equality
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difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
prejudicepreconceived opinion not based on reason
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preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.