Key terms are important vocabulary for understanding the content of the chapters. They will be bolded and defined via an in-text glossary the first time that they appear in the chapter.

Key terms for this chapter are:

• Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)-an umbrella term used to identity people of color most affected by White domination
• Culture–shared meanings and shared experiences by members in a group, that are passed down over time with each generation
• Decolonize–correcting distortions and exclusions created by White dominance
• Ethnicity — social identity based on the culture of origin, ancestry, or affiliation with a cultural group
• First language–the language an individual learns in early childhood
• Gender–the socially constructed perceptions of what it means to be male, female or nonbinary in the way you present to society
• Intersectionality–inequalities produced by simultaneous and intertwined social identities and how that influences the life course of an individual or group.
• Origin–refers to the geographical location that a person was born and spent (at least) their early years in
• Race–socially created and poorly defined categorization of people into groups on basis of real or perceived physical characteristics that has been used to oppress some groups
• Religion–shared systems of beliefs and values, symbols, feelings, actions, experiences, and a source of community unity
• Sex– a biological descriptor involving chromosomes, primary, and secondary reproductive organs.
• Sexuality–a person’s emotional, romantic, erotic, physical, and spiritual attractions toward another in relation to their own sex or gender.Sexuality exists on a continuum or multiple continuums
• Spirituality–connection to something larger than you (a higher power), a quest for meaning, and a commitment to live each day in a sacred manner
• Whitewashing–focusing on the accomplishments of White people and groups,and excluding BIPOC strengths and accomplishments