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10th Grade Vocab 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| generational poverty | when a family has been poor for at least two generations |
| redlining | refusing to insure mortgages in or near black neighborhoods |
| institutional racism | racial discrimination done by the government, schools, businesses, and the justice system |
| disenfranchised | not having enough power to make people listen to your opinion or respect your rights |
| suffrage | the right to vote |
| disparity | inequality |
| assertive | confident and direct in speaking up for yourself or others |
| advocate | to support or argue for a cause |
| equity | when everyone is given what they need, even if some people might need more help than others |
| equality | when everyone is given the same amount of help and opportunities |
| adversity | a difficult situation |
| restitution | giving something back that has been lost or stolen |
| currency | money |
| standard of living | the resources and wealth available to a community |
| oppression | when people are controlled or treated unjustly |
| impartial | unbiased, fair |
| symbolism | when one thing is used to represent something else |