having respectful and thoughtful conversations about important issues that affect a community or society; includes listening and working together to solve problems

terrible and upsetting; something that should not happen

when some people don’t have the same chances to earn money, get jobs, or afford basic needs like food, housing, or health care because of unfair systems or rules

terrible or shocking in a way that stands out

a punishment that occurs outside of or without the authorization of the judicial system

a large building where people use machines to make things, often working long hours

very cruel or unkind; not treating people with care or respect

when a large company controls the market and uses its power to force smaller companies out of business

when people are treated unfairly or unequally just because of who they are, such as their race, gender, or where they live

a very dirty and messy place, usually because of poverty or neglect

a small, overcrowded apartment building where many poor families live, often in unsafe conditions

not clean or safe; can easily spread germs or make people sick

in danger or at risk of being hurt, harmed, or lost

 a flat area next to the water where ships and boats can stop to load or unload things, like boxes or supplies

the right to vote in political elections

a person who advocates for the extension of voting rights, especially for women

the act of ending something, most commonly used in reference to the ending of slavery

a person who advocated for an end to slavery, especially before the Civil War in the US

to formally approve or confirm a law, agreement, or constitutional amendment

the official approval of a law or agreement, often by a vote

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

forced or driven to take action, often by moral or legal pressure

lower in rank or position; under the authority of another

a firmly held belief or opinion, especially based on moral or ethical principles

intolerance toward those who are different or hold different opinions, especially in matters of race, religion, or gender

important or well-known; standing out so as to be easily noticed

to pacify or placate someone by giving in to their demands

to be sent by authorities to a place to live

a person whose behavior or condition is considered to have declined from a previous or expected state of mental or moral health

savage, not civilized; Describing treatment or conditions that are cruel, inhumane, or lacking compassion in mental health settings

a historical term for an institution providing care for individuals with mental illness

to lead or guide into a new phase

a facility or organization providing long-term care for individuals with mental illness

to sentence someone to a particular punishment

to criticize or reprimand someone for inappropriate behavior or decisions in a care setting; express sharp disapproval of

to request support, funding, or participation in something

the act of making something similar or alike

extremely wicked or cruel acts

having power to control someone

the act of colonizing or state of being a colony (group of people)

take away human qualities

a show of extreme disrespect for another person

living a life with wondering or movement across land

the act of pressing down against someone

the act of guarding or saving something

the act of making something official

the act of setting up again or restoring something

the act of pressing or holding something down

showing a superior attitude toward others

damaging the character, status, or reputation of something

to create myths or stories about something

a strong woven fabric used for making paintings and other items 

easily understood by the mind

legal procedure that requires the government to provide a public reason for detaining people in prison

businesses that have full control over the supply of a product in a market

ability to act with freedom from punishment or loss

acts that provoke or urge another person or group to take some form of action

the ability to think in new or inventive ways

actions related to shortening something or reducing in size and scope

an exclusive or special right or privilege reserved for a specific individual or group

something intended to look true in order to deceive or trick

to seize or take the place of by force or without permission

something that seems to be possible or true often in a deceptive way

outward appearance or likeness

an belief or basis for an argument