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Social Studies Vocabulary
For social studies test on April 5th- 2011
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8th Grade
04/04/2011

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Gender Stereotypes
Definition
Classifieng what a girl or boy can do or cant do depending on their gender differences.
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Feminism
Definition
Defends and Fights for female rights.
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Sexism
Definition
Discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
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Mass Media
Definition
Information that comes from the Tv, News Paper, Radio....
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Segregation
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Segregation is the separation of parts or elements from other parts of a group.



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Self-esteem
Definition
When you trust yourself.
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Ideal
Definition
Conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
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Social Constructivist
Definition
Learning how to interact with other people in your inviroment.
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Essentialist View
Definition
A doctrine that certain traditional concepts, ideals, and skills are essential  to society and should be taught methodically to all students, regardless of individual ability.
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Objectification
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To present as an object,  especially of sight, touch, or other physical sense; make objective; externalize.
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Homophobia
Definition
When someone is scared, has a phobia about homosexuals.
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Trivialize
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To make Trivial;  cause to appear unimportant, trifling, etc.
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Biology
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The study of the human body.
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