Key Words Flashcards
Conflict means…
A serious disagreement or argument
War means…
A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
Pacifism means…
The belief that wars and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
Peace means…
Freedom from disturbance; a tranquillity. Peace often refers to a state or period in which there is no war, or a war has ended.
A refugee means…
A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or a natural disaster.
Prejudice means…
Making a judgement about a person or unfairly thinking about a person based on their appearance, language, beliefs, etc…
Discrimination means…
Treating someone differently based on your prejudices.
A stereotype means…
A fixed and often untrue, or only partly true, idea that many people have about a thing or a group.
A role model means…
Someone others look up to as a good example to follow.
Equality means…
The state of being equal or the same in a particular way.
Activism means…
The belief in or practice of trying to make social or political changes by taking action. Such as, protesting or raising awareness of the issue.
