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Civil Rights
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality - Civil rights for every person means that regardless of gender, skin color, religion, nationality, age, disability, o religion, a person should not be discriminated against. Civil rights include the right to free speech, privacy, religion, assembly, a fair trial, and freedom of thought.
Prejudice
Preconcieived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Racism
is the belief that some races are better than others, and the actionsthat can happen from those beliefs.
Segregation
To separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others
Boycott
To refuse to buy, use or go to, in order to make a protest or bring about a change.