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Social Justice 12 terminology
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12th Grade
02/08/2011

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Equity
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the quality of being fair or impartial,something that is fair and just. An example would be a courtroom
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Ethics
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is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality—that is, concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice, etc.
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Anthropocentrism
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describes the tendency for human beings to regard themselves as the central and most significant entities in the universe, or the assessment of reality through an exclusively human perspective. Womens rights would be an example.
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Diversity
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the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness. An example would be someone who is different from everyone else.
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Dignity
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a term used in moral, ethical, and political discussions to signify that a being has an innate right to respect and ethical treatment. An example woudl be respecting your beliefs and not going against what you believe is right.
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Worth
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good or important enough to justify, or the excellence of character or quality as commanding esteem. Self esteem would be an example.
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Hegemony
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the political, economic, ideological or cultural power exerted by a dominant group over other groups. An example would be confederation.
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Human Rights
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are "rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. An example of debated rights would be crime and punishment.
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Oppression
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the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. An example would be oppression of religion.
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Peace
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describes a society or a relationship that is operating harmoniously and without violent conflict. An example would be the United Nations.
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