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The vocabulary of Diversity and Inclusion

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Racial discrimination

Racial discrimination means any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, color, descent, or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, under conditions...

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Cultural diversity

Cultural diversity refers to the coexistence and interaction of different cultures within a society or on a global scale. It encompasses the variety of cultural expressions, including languages, traditions, beliefs, arts, lifestyles, values and practices...

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Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism refers to the fact of perceiving and evaluating other cultures through the prism of one's own culture, considered as superior or as the universal norm. It implies a difficulty in understanding and accepting practices, beliefs or behaviors that differ from one's own....

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Intersection

Intersectionality is a concept developed by Kimberlé Crenshaw that refers to the way in which different forms of discrimination (related to race, gender, class, sexuality, etc.) overlap and create unique experiences of injustice for some people. Source...

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Minorities

A minority is a group of people who, within a larger society, are distinguished by specific characteristics, such as smaller numbers than the majority population, ethnic, cultural, linguistic or religious differences, or the status ...

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Racism

Racism is an ideology based on the belief in a hierarchy between human groups, based on nationality, skin color, ethnic origin or an alleged race. It manifests itself through hostile and discriminatory behavior or attitudes towards people in a particular group, ...

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