identity politics

social construction

Idea shaped by society

• essentialismDoctrine of fixed natures
• intersectionalityInterconnected identity-based discrimination study
• critical race theoryFramework analyzing race in law

standpoint theory · queer theory · postcolonialism · hegemony · in-group · out-group · tribalism · us versus them · othering · lived experience

privilege

Exclusive right or benefit

• oppressionUnjust exercise of power
• marginalizationRelegation to powerless periphery
• prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion

bias · racism · sexism · homophobia · transphobia · xenophobia · ableism · classism · exclusion · stigma

multiculturalism

Coexistence of diverse traditions

• pluralismCoexistence of differing views
• inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
• representationDepiction or likeness

intersectionality · cultural mosaic · melting pot · coexistence · cosmopolitan · demographics · integration · assimilation · ethnic diversity · affirmative action

activism

Direct effort for reform

• advocacyPleading for a cause
• coalitionTemporary alliance for action
• grassrootsCommon people as political base

solidarity · organizing · protest · campaign · demonstration · rally · march · civil rights · Black Lives Matter · feminism

ethnicity

Shared cultural heritage group

• raceCompetition of speed
• genderSocial identity category
• sexualityErotic nature and preferences

class · religion · nationality · disability · caste · generation · subculture · minority · majority · coalition

• self-expressionstyle, self-expression, fashion, self-portrait, clothing
• LGBTQgay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer
• political sciencepolitical science, political theory, political behavior, political economy, political institutions
• controversiescontroversy, dispute, scandal, outcry, outrage
• identity studiesethnic studies, race relations, ethnicity, race, African American studies
• Persian diasporaexile community, heritage speakers, second generation, chain migration, family networks