The “Big 8”
Equality
Marginalized Identities
Intersectionality
Multiculturalism
Power
Diversity
Microaggressions
-Isms
Privilege
Equity
Dominant Identities
Prejudice
Social Justice
These are aspects of identity that are generally central to who you are. The Big 8 are Ability, Age, Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, and Class/Socioeconomic Status.
Brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain individuals because of their group membership.
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people within an identity category without merit.
Acknowledging that differences of many types exist, and accepting and embracing those differences.
Multiple aspects of identity overlap to sometimes mitigate or sometimes amplify marginalization.
Access to resources that enhance one’s chances of getting what one needs in order to lead a comfortable, productive and safe life.
A preconceived judgment about a person or group of people; usually indicating negative bias.
Aspects of identity (race, class, gender, age, socioeconomic status, etc.) that are generally disempowered and targeted in a given society.
Promoting fairness by treating all persons the same.
Acknowledging that differences of many types exist, and those differences also lead to different levels of power and privilege. Social justice goes beyond acknowledgement, to also doing the work to build a more equitable society.
Terms such as Racism, Ageism, Classism. These can denote individual discriminatory actions, or a system of mistreating a certain group and privileging another.
Acknowledging that differences of many types exist in society.
Promoting fairness by seeking equal outcomes and access, which may mean different treatment.
Aspects of identity (race, class, gender, age, socioeconomic status, etc.) that tend to hold more power and privilege in a given societal context.
