Title: Glossary of Bias Terms | Students
Headings: Glossary of Bias Terms
Glossary of Bias Terms
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Content: everyday insults, indignities and demeaning messages sent to historically marginalized groups by well-intentioned members of the majority group who are unaware of the hidden messages being sent. Oppression: results from the use of institutional power and privilege where one person or group benefits at the expense of another; oppression is the use of power and the effects of domination. Prejudice: a preconceived judgment about a person or group of people, usually indicating negative bias. Racism: prejudiced thoughts and discriminatory actions based on difference in race/ethnicity, usually by white/European descent groups against people of color. Sexism: prejudiced thoughts and discriminatory actions based on difference in sex/gender, usually by men against women.