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- race
Simply put, race is social grouping of people based on shared physical characteristics and culture. …
- racism
Home Chapters Chapter R racism racism In its most simple definition, racism is a prejudice based on race involving in which that prejudice is based on a social hierarchy and furthers the social hierarchy. However, there are many types of racism which rarely occur alone. Some types of racism include: Ideological racism Systemic racism Structural […]
- rape, sexual assault
Rape is a penetration of the vagina or anus, no matter how slight, by a body part or object without consent…
- recovery
A term for improved or improving physical, social, psychological well-being after an addiction. Can…
- refugee
A person seeking safety in another country due to the conditions in their own country. In the U.S. …
- rehab
Short for rehabilitation. A generic term for a program or facility that treats a person with a diagnosed…
- republic
Home Chapters Chapter R republic republic A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to govern. Although a republic is similar to a representative democracy, the key distinguishing feature is a constitution which is meant to protect the rights of all citizens. Also see democracy.
- rest
A noun meaning a state of refreshing ease, period of inactivity after exertion or labor, a refreshing period…