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social scientists

an expert in human society and social relationships, or any subject within this field such as economics or politics

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epicenter

the central point of something, typically a difficult or unpleasant situation

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prosperity

the condition of being successful or thriving (especially economic well being)

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assimilationist

person who absorbs and integrates people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture

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infrastructure

the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise

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aggregate

a whole formed by combining several elements

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attainment

the action or fact of achieving a goal toward which one has worked

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cultivation

try to acquire or develop a quality or skill

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ancillary

providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system

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quandary

a state of uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

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equanimity

mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper-especially in a difficult situation

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stupefied

make someone unable to think or feel properly (shock)

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transnational

extending or operating across national boundaries

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sovereignty

supreme power or authority

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ambivalent

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

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alliance

association formed for mutual benefit/interests

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whiteness

quality of being white in color

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sociological imagination

ability to see the context which shapes your individual decision making, as well as the decisions made by others

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encroaching

intrude on

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panacea

a solution or remedy for difficulties

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minnesota paradox

simultaneous existence of MN as the best state to live in, but the worst state to live in for blacks

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homophobia

dislike or prejudice against gay people

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sexism

prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination on basis of sex

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classism

prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a certain social class

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ableism

discrimination in favor of able-bodied people

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racism

prejudice/discrimination against someone based off of their race

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algorithm

a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or problem-solving operations

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assimilation

the absorption and integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture

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paradigm

a typical example or pattern of something

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generational poverty

family history of poverty, at least 2 generations

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disorientation

condition of having lost sense of direction-confusion

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innocuous

not harmful or offensive

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imperceptible

impossible to perceive

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jettison

abandon someone/something that is no longer wanted

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juxtaposition

fact of 2 things being seen or places close together with contrasting effect

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acquittal

judgement that a person is not guilty of what they were charged with

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thirteenth amendment

formally abolished slavery

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abolitionist

favors the abolition of a practice or institution

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great migration

widespread migration of African Americans from rural areas in the south to urban areas in the north

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exodus

mass departure of people (especially emigrants)

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leniency

being more merciful/tolerant than expected

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marginalized

treated as insignificant

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segregation

action of setting someone/something apart from other people/things

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bureaucratic

relating to the business of running an organization/gov

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impunity

exemption from punishment or freedom from consequences

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neoliberal

supporter of free market capitalism and reduction in government spending

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systemic racism

racism that is embedded in the laws and regulation of a society or an organization

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catalyzed

cause an action or process to begin

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healing justice

address widespread generation trauma from systemic violence and oppression

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encampment

place with temporary accommodations (camp)

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