Vocabulary and Definitions Flashcards
Intransigence
Refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something
The Status Quo
- The existing state of affairs
- When people want to maintain the status quo, they are often resistant to progress
Subvert
- Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).
- to overturn or overthrow from the foundation : ruin
Ideologies
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy
Persecution
Hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity and religion
Maltreatment
Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal
Tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Subjection
The action of subjecting a country or person to one’s control
“the country’s subjection to European colonialism”
Repression
The action of subduing someone or something by force
Prejudice
Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Empathy Type
Cognitive Empathy
This involves understanding another person’s mental state. For example, accurately reading someone’s body language and tone of voice.
Empathy Type
Emotional Empathy
This refers to the ability to feel what someone else is feeling. When you see another person suffering, you can instantly envision yourself going through the same experience and feel what they are going through.
- put yourself in someone else’s shoes
Empathy Type
Compassionate Empathy
This type of empathy leads to action. It involves feeling concerned for another person’s well-being and often motivates you to help or support them.
E.g. best friend is studying for a test, you want to help them study
Clemency
Mercy; lenience
Forbearance
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance
Humanitarianism
A broad dedication to and belief in the fundamental value of human life
Altruism
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
Goodwill
- Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude
- Company, nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned stuff
Benevolence
The quality of being well meaning; kindness.
Magnanimity
Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person
Commiseration
Sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; compassion
