KEYWORDS Flashcards
EQUALITY
the state of being equal. Where equal is defined as identical in rights, size, quantity, everything
PREJUDICE
judging someone/ disliking them because of something about them
DISCRIMINATION
unfair treatment of a person or group of people based on prejudice
RACIAL PREJUDICE
this is the judging of someone because of their colour of skin
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
this is treating someone unfairly because of the colour of their skin based on a previous prejudice
APARTHEID
this was a law passed by the people of South Africa. It was where they separated people by skin colour
REFORMER
a person who works for or urges change
JIM CROW
laws in southern states that treated African Americans unfairly
SEGRAGATION
the acts of separating group from the rest of society in schools, churches, theatres and other public facilities
CIVIL RIGHTS
the rights and privileges of a citizen guaranteed by the US. Constitute
NON VIOLENCE
the practice of using peaceful means to achieve a goal
BOYCOTT
to join others in refusing to buy from a certain seller or to use a particular service
SIT-IN
a demonstration in which people refuse to move from a public place as a protest against an unjust policy
PROTESTOR
person who objects or shows disapproval
MARCH
an organised procession in support of or against something
