Diversity Dictionary

The fear or hatred of foreigners.

The fear or hatred of persons perceived to be transgender and/or transsexual.

Conscious and unconscious, nonrandom, and organized harassment, discrimination, exploitation, discrimination, prejudice and other forms of unequal treatment that impact different groups.

Blanket beliefs, unconscious associations and expectations about members of certain groups that present an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude or uncritical judgment. Stereotypes go beyond necessary and useful categorizations and generalizations in that they are typically negative, are based on little information and are highly generalized. Positive stereotypes are still harmful (e.g. women are nice).

The conscious or unconscious processes by which the voice or participation of particular social identities is excluded or inhibited.

Also referred to as rape, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence (a broader term that also includes domestic abuse), and sexual abuse.

Prejudiced thoughts and/or discriminatory actions based on difference in sex/gender, usually by men against women but may extend to other genders.

Prejudiced thoughts and/or discriminatory actions based on difference in race/ethnicity, usually by white/European descent groups against people of color.

A preconceived judgment about a person or group of people, usually indicating negative bias.

Results from the use of institutional power and privilege where one person or group benefits at the expense of another; oppression is the use of power and the effects of domination.