Glossary of Terms
There are a lot of DEI-related terms; too many for us to list here in entirety. This short list is a good starting point, a way to familiarize yourself with some of the most commonly used words, phrases and acronyms that you’re likely to encounter as you are reading, listening and watching the various resources listed below. You can find a comprehensive glossary of terms here.
Ally
Someone who makes the commitment and effort to recognize their privilege (based on gender, class, race, sexual identity, etc.) and work in solidarity with oppressed groups in the struggle for justice. Allies understand that it is in their own interest to end all forms of oppression, even those from which they may benefit in concrete ways.
BIPOC
Conscious Bias (Explicit Bias)
DEI
Discrimination
Dominant culture
Institutional racism
Marginalized
Microaggression
Oppression
Prejudice
Privilege
Stereotype
Unconscious Bias (Implicit Bias)
White Supremacy
