Race To Be Human: Terms and Definitions Part 2

Now that we recognize common terms used in conversations about race and racism, let’s establish an understanding of what these vocabulary words mean. Having a shared vocabulary can help us have productive conversations with one another.

The following list of words and definitions are mismatched. Match each term with the
correct definition by drawing a line. Try your best to do it on your own
at first, but if you need help, consider asking your peers. This is a collective learning
process, and we can guide each other to a deeper understanding.

After this activity, if any words still confuse you, consider discussing with others or researching more about the topic in your library or online.

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1. RACE

2. RACISM

3. INTERSECTIONALITY

4. MICROAGGRESSION

5. PREJUDICE

6. ALLYSHIP

7. STEREOTYPE

8. DISCRIMINATION

9. PRIVILEGE

10. EMPATHY

11. ETHNICITY

(a) “The treating of some people better than others without any fair or proper reason” (Britannica Kids)

(b) “An oversimplified generalization about a person or group of people without regard for individual differences.” (Chinook Fund)

(c) “Belief that certain races of people are by birth and nature superior to others; discrimination or hatred based on race” (Britannica Kids)

(d) “People are often othered for more than one reason. These reasons might be gender, race, class, ability... or other parts of identity. They must be looked at together” (Kpedia)

(e) “A major group of living things, i.e. the human race” (Merriam-Webster Kids)

(f) “Indirect, subtle, or unintended discrimination against members of a marginalized group” (Lexico Dictionaries)

(g) "Supportive association with the members of a marginalized or mistreated group to which one does not belong” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

(h) “A right or liberty granted as a favor or benefit especially to some and not others” (Britannica Kids)

(i) “Pre-judging or making a decision about a person or a group of people without sufficient knowledge… often based on stereotypes” (Chinook Fund)

(j) “The fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition” (Oxford Languages

(k) “The ability to understand and share the feelings of another” (Oxford Languages)

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