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1GOAL Education for All
1GOAL Education for All campaign is run by the Global Campaign for Education.
1GOAL Education for All campaign is run by the Global Campaign for Education.
Achievement gap in the United States
Achievement gap refers to the observed disparity on a number of educational measures between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by gender, race/ethnicity, and socio...
Achievement gap refers to the observed disparity on a number of educational measures between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by gender, race/ethnicity, and socio...
Advocacy group
Advocacy groups use various forms of advocacy to influence public opinion and/or policy; they have played and continue to play an important part in the development of political and social systems.
Advocacy groups use various forms of advocacy to influence public opinion and/or policy; they have played and continue to play an important part in the development of political and social systems.
Autism rights movement
The autism rights movement is a social movement that encourages autistic people, their caregivers and society to adopt a position of neurodiversity, accepting autism as a variation in functionin...
The autism rights movement is a social movement that encourages autistic people, their caregivers and society to adopt a position of neurodiversity, accepting autism as a variation in functionin...
Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was an African-American revolutionary leftist organization active in the United States from 1966 until 1982.
The Black Panther Party was an African-American revolutionary leftist organization active in the United States from 1966 until 1982.
Black pride
Black pride is a slogan indicating pride in being black.
Black pride is a slogan indicating pride in being black.
Civil and political rights
Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from unwarranted infringement by governments and private organizations, and ensure one's ability to participate...
Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from unwarranted infringement by governments and private organizations, and ensure one's ability to participate...
Claim rights and liberty rights
Some philosophers and political scientists make a distinction between claim rights and liberty rights.
Some philosophers and political scientists make a distinction between claim rights and liberty rights.
Class consciousness
Class consciousness is consciousness of one's social class or economic rank in society.
Class consciousness is consciousness of one's social class or economic rank in society.
Cleavage (politics)
Cleavage in political science is a concept used in voting analysis and is the division of voters into voting blocs.
Cleavage in political science is a concept used in voting analysis and is the division of voters into voting blocs.
Client politics
Client politics is the type of politics when an organized minority or interest group benefits at the expense of the public.
Client politics is the type of politics when an organized minority or interest group benefits at the expense of the public.
Cognitive liberty
Cognitive liberty is the freedom to be the absolute sovereignty of the individual’s own consciousness.
Cognitive liberty is the freedom to be the absolute sovereignty of the individual’s own consciousness.
Conflict theory
Conflict theories are perspectives in social science which emphasize the social, political or material inequality of a social group, which critique the broad socio-political system, or which oth...
Conflict theories are perspectives in social science which emphasize the social, political or material inequality of a social group, which critique the broad socio-political system, or which oth...
Consumer activism
Consumer activism is activism undertaken on behalf of consumers, to assert consumer rights.
Consumer activism is activism undertaken on behalf of consumers, to assert consumer rights.
Consumer/Survivor/Ex-Patient Movement
The Consumer/Survivor/Ex-Patient Movement, also known as the User/Survivor Movement, is a diverse association of individuals who are either currently "consumers" of mental health services,...
The Consumer/Survivor/Ex-Patient Movement, also known as the User/Survivor Movement, is a diverse association of individuals who are either currently "consumers" of mental health services,...
Consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement
The consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement, also known as the user/survivor movement, is a diverse association of individuals who are either currently "consumers" of mental health services,...
The consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement, also known as the user/survivor movement, is a diverse association of individuals who are either currently "consumers" of mental health services,...
Cultural identity
Cultural identity is the identity of a group or culture, or of an individual as far as one is influenced by one's belonging to a group or culture.
Cultural identity is the identity of a group or culture, or of an individual as far as one is influenced by one's belonging to a group or culture.
Dalit Panther
Dalit Panther is a social organization, founded by Namdev Dhasal in April 1972 in Mumbai.
Dalit Panther is a social organization, founded by Namdev Dhasal in April 1972 in Mumbai.
Deaf culture
Deaf culture describes the social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values and shared institutions of communities that are affected by deafness and which use sign languages ...
Deaf culture describes the social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values and shared institutions of communities that are affected by deafness and which use sign languages ...
Deafhood
Deafhood is a term coined by Paddy Ladd in his book "Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood."
Deafhood is a term coined by Paddy Ladd in his book "Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood."
Diaspora politics
Diaspora politics is the political behavior of transnational ethnic diasporas, their relationship with their ethnic homelands and their host states, as well as their prominent role in ethnic con...
Diaspora politics is the political behavior of transnational ethnic diasporas, their relationship with their ethnic homelands and their host states, as well as their prominent role in ethnic con...
Diversity (business)
The "business case for diversity" stem from the progression of the models of diversity within the workplace since the 1960.
The "business case for diversity" stem from the progression of the models of diversity within the workplace since the 1960.
Diversity (politics)
In sociology and political studies, the term diversity (or diverse) is used to describe political entities (neighborhoods, student bodies, etc) with members who have identifiable differences...
In sociology and political studies, the term diversity (or diverse) is used to describe political entities (neighborhoods, student bodies, etc) with members who have identifiable differences...
Equality of autonomy
Equality of autonomy is a concept from political philosophy advocated by Amartya Sen which suggests that societies should strive to help individuals have an equal chance at autonomy or empowerment.
Equality of autonomy is a concept from political philosophy advocated by Amartya Sen which suggests that societies should strive to help individuals have an equal chance at autonomy or empowerment.
Equality of outcome
Equality of outcome, equality of condition, or equality of results is a controversial political concept.
Equality of outcome, equality of condition, or equality of results is a controversial political concept.
Ethnopluralism
Ethnopluralism or ethno-pluralism is a European New Right theory of multiculturalism which contrasts with liberal multiculturalism.
Ethnopluralism or ethno-pluralism is a European New Right theory of multiculturalism which contrasts with liberal multiculturalism.
Fat acceptance movement
The fat acceptance movement (also known as the size acceptance, fat liberation, fat activism, or fat power movement) is an effort to change societal attitudes towards fat...
The fat acceptance movement (also known as the size acceptance, fat liberation, fat activism, or fat power movement) is an effort to change societal attitudes towards fat...
Feminist ethics
Feminist ethics is an approach to ethics that builds on the belief that traditionally ethical theorising has under-valued and/or under-appreciated women's moral experience and it therefore choos...
Feminist ethics is an approach to ethics that builds on the belief that traditionally ethical theorising has under-valued and/or under-appreciated women's moral experience and it therefore choos...
Gay pride
Gay pride, LGBT pride or simply pride is the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people to promote their self-af...
Gay pride, LGBT pride or simply pride is the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people to promote their self-af...
Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
Gemeinschaft und Gesellschaft are sociological categories introduced by the German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies for two normal types of human association.
Gemeinschaft und Gesellschaft are sociological categories introduced by the German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies for two normal types of human association.
Hispanic College Fund
Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prepare the next generation of Hispanic professionals.
Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prepare the next generation of Hispanic professionals.
History and Class Consciousness
History and Class Consciousness is a 1923 book by Georg Lukács.
History and Class Consciousness is a 1923 book by Georg Lukács.
Hyphenated American
In the United States, the term hyphenated American is an epithet commonly used from 1890 to 1920 to disparage Americans who were of foreign birth or origin, and who displayed an allegiance to a ...
In the United States, the term hyphenated American is an epithet commonly used from 1890 to 1920 to disparage Americans who were of foreign birth or origin, and who displayed an allegiance to a ...
Identity (social science)
Identity is a term used to describe a person's conception and expression of their individuality or group affiliations (such as national identity and cultural identity).
Identity is a term used to describe a person's conception and expression of their individuality or group affiliations (such as national identity and cultural identity).
Identity politics
Identity politics are political arguments that focus upon the self interest and perspectives of self-identified social interest groups and ways in which people's politics may be shaped by aspect...
Identity politics are political arguments that focus upon the self interest and perspectives of self-identified social interest groups and ways in which people's politics may be shaped by aspect...
Individual and group rights
Group rights are rights held by a group rather than by its members separately, or rights held only by individuals within the specified group; in contrast, individual rights are rights held...
Group rights are rights held by a group rather than by its members separately, or rights held only by individuals within the specified group; in contrast, individual rights are rights held...
Interest group liberalism
Interest group liberalism was Theodore Lowi's term for the pluralistic competition resulting from the broad expansion of public programs in the United States, including those which were part of ...
Interest group liberalism was Theodore Lowi's term for the pluralistic competition resulting from the broad expansion of public programs in the United States, including those which were part of ...
Intergenerational equity
Intergenerational equity in economic, psychological, and sociological contexts, is the concept or idea of fairness or justice in relationships between children, youth, adults and seniors, partic...
Intergenerational equity in economic, psychological, and sociological contexts, is the concept or idea of fairness or justice in relationships between children, youth, adults and seniors, partic...
Jewish identity
Jewish identity is the objective or subjective state of perceiving oneself as a Jew and as relating to being Jewish.
Jewish identity is the objective or subjective state of perceiving oneself as a Jew and as relating to being Jewish.
Law of Privilege
A privilege is a special entitlement to immunity granted by the state or another authority to a restricted group, either by birth or on a conditional basis.
A privilege is a special entitlement to immunity granted by the state or another authority to a restricted group, either by birth or on a conditional basis.
Linda Smircich
Linda Smircich is a Professor of Management in the Isenberg School of Management, MIT, she is part of the critical management studies approach field and a critical researcher in organizational c...
Linda Smircich is a Professor of Management in the Isenberg School of Management, MIT, she is part of the critical management studies approach field and a critical researcher in organizational c...
Minoritarianism
Minoritarianism is a neologism for a political structure or process in which a minority segment of a population has a certain degree of primacy in that entity's decision making.
Minoritarianism is a neologism for a political structure or process in which a minority segment of a population has a certain degree of primacy in that entity's decision making.
Minority influence
Minority influence, a form of social influence, takes place when a member of minority group, like an individual, influences a majority to accept the minority's beliefs or behaviour.
Minority influence, a form of social influence, takes place when a member of minority group, like an individual, influences a majority to accept the minority's beliefs or behaviour.
Multicultural transruption
Multicultural transruptions are cultural differences that continue to resurface despite multiple efforts of the dominant group to acculturate minority cultures.
Multicultural transruptions are cultural differences that continue to resurface despite multiple efforts of the dominant group to acculturate minority cultures.
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is an idea which asserts that atypical neurological development is a normal difference that is to be recognized and respected as any other biological variation.
Neurodiversity is an idea which asserts that atypical neurological development is a normal difference that is to be recognized and respected as any other biological variation.
Nothing About Us Without Us
"Nothing About Us Without Us!" is a slogan used to communicate the idea that no policy should be decided by any representative without the full and direct participation of members the group affe...
"Nothing About Us Without Us!" is a slogan used to communicate the idea that no policy should be decided by any representative without the full and direct participation of members the group affe...
Official bilingualism in Canada
The official languages of Canada are English and French, which "have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and Government of Ca...
The official languages of Canada are English and French, which "have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and Government of Ca...
Pan-Africanism
Pan-Africanism is a movement that seeks to unify African people or people living in Africa, into a "one African community".
Pan-Africanism is a movement that seeks to unify African people or people living in Africa, into a "one African community".
Parallel society
Parallel society refers to the self-organization of an ethnic or religious minority, often immigrant groups, with the intent of a reduced or minimal spatial, social and cultural contact with the...
Parallel society refers to the self-organization of an ethnic or religious minority, often immigrant groups, with the intent of a reduced or minimal spatial, social and cultural contact with the...
Pharmacological Calvinism
Pharmacological Calvinism is a term describing the disapproving or condemning attitude of some Americans to the use of psychotropic medication.
Pharmacological Calvinism is a term describing the disapproving or condemning attitude of some Americans to the use of psychotropic medication.
Pluriculturalism
Pluriculturalism is an approach to the self and others as complex rich beings which act and react from the perspective of multiple identifications.
Pluriculturalism is an approach to the self and others as complex rich beings which act and react from the perspective of multiple identifications.
Political consciousness
Following the work of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Karl Marx outlined the workings of a political consciousness.
Following the work of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Karl Marx outlined the workings of a political consciousness.
Psychiatric consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement
The psychiatric consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement, also known as the psychiatric survivor movement, is a diverse association of individuals who are either currently "consumers" of ment...
The psychiatric consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement, also known as the psychiatric survivor movement, is a diverse association of individuals who are either currently "consumers" of ment...
Psychiatric survivors movement
The psychiatric survivors movement (more broadly consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement) is a diverse association of individuals who either currently access mental health services (known as...
The psychiatric survivors movement (more broadly consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement) is a diverse association of individuals who either currently access mental health services (known as...
Racial politics
Racial politics is a term used to describe politicians exploiting the issue of race for a personal agenda.
Racial politics is a term used to describe politicians exploiting the issue of race for a personal agenda.
Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures
Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures are subcultures and communities composed of persons who have shared experiences, background, or interests due to a common sexual or gender identity.
Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures are subcultures and communities composed of persons who have shared experiences, background, or interests due to a common sexual or gender identity.
Social conflict theory
Social conflict theory is a Marxist-based social theory which argues that individuals and groups (social classes) within society have differing amounts of material and non-material resources (th...
Social conflict theory is a Marxist-based social theory which argues that individuals and groups (social classes) within society have differing amounts of material and non-material resources (th...
Social stigma
Social stigma is the severe disapproval of, or discontent with, a person on the grounds of characteristics that distinguish them from other members of a society.
Social stigma is the severe disapproval of, or discontent with, a person on the grounds of characteristics that distinguish them from other members of a society.
Special rights
Special rights is a term originally used by libertarians to refer to laws granting rights to one or more groups which are not extended to other groups.
Special rights is a term originally used by libertarians to refer to laws granting rights to one or more groups which are not extended to other groups.
Standpoint theory
Standpoint TheoryStandpoint theory is a postmodern method for analyzing inter-subjective discourses.
Standpoint TheoryStandpoint theory is a postmodern method for analyzing inter-subjective discourses.
Straight Pride
Straight Pride or Heterosexual Pride are slogans used to declare pride in being heterosexual.
Straight Pride or Heterosexual Pride are slogans used to declare pride in being heterosexual.
Straight pride
Straight pride, or heterosexual pride, is a slogan that arose in the late 1980s and early 1990s and has been used primarily by social conservative groups as a political stance and strategy.
Straight pride, or heterosexual pride, is a slogan that arose in the late 1980s and early 1990s and has been used primarily by social conservative groups as a political stance and strategy.
Theta Nu Xi
Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. is a historically multicultural sorority founded on April 11, 1997, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by seven women who sought to brid...
Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. is a historically multicultural sorority founded on April 11, 1997, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by seven women who sought to brid...
United Negro College Fund
The United Negro College Fund is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 39 private historically black colleges and un...
The United Negro College Fund is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 39 private historically black colleges and un...
Voting bloc
A voting bloc is a group of voters that are strongly motivated by a specific common concern or group of concerns to the point that such specific concerns tend to dominate their voting patterns, ...
A voting bloc is a group of voters that are strongly motivated by a specific common concern or group of concerns to the point that such specific concerns tend to dominate their voting patterns, ...
Whites Only Scholarship
The Whites Only Scholarship was founded in 2004 by Jason Mattera, a Roger Williams University student and member of the school Republican Party.
The Whites Only Scholarship was founded in 2004 by Jason Mattera, a Roger Williams University student and member of the school Republican Party.