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SJ 12 Terminology
Social Justice 12: Unit 1
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12th Grade
02/08/2011

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Anthropocentrism
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The tendency for human beings to regard themselves as the central and most significant entities in the universe (ex.white power).
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Equity
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Relations and perceptions of fairness in distributions of resources within social and professional situations (ex. within the law and courtroom).
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Ethics
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The moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality (ex. good vs. evil)/
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Diversity
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The state or quality of being different or varied (ex. being unique and being yourself).
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Dignity
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Bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect.
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Worth
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Good or important enough to justify or the excellence of character or quality as a commanding esteem (ex. respect).
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Hegemony
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Leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.
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Human Rights
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Fundamental rights, especially those believed to belong to an individual and in whose exercise a government may not interfere, as the rights to speak, associate, work, etc.
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Oppression
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The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner (ex. religion).
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Peace
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A state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations (ex. against war).
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