Jadda A. Aquino C.R.O.W.N Acts: are legislative reforms focused on ensuring “protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles such as braids, locs, twists, and knots in the workplace and public schools” (thecrownact.com) “C.R.O.W.N” stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”. California […]
Wiki Category: Terms
Ethnocentrism
Francisco G. Salles, Jr. Ethnocentrism Pronunciation: eth·no·cen·trism /ˌeTHnōˈsenˌtriz(ə)m/ Definition: An aspect of in-group collective consciousness and the distinct psychology behind such, where based on the original culture’s preconceptions and prejudices of other cultures, are self-proclaimed culturally superior in comparison to the cultures deemed as out-group and inferior, typically justified with morality, propensity and ego. Etymology: […]
Xenophobia
Written by Kiara Gil Xenophobia Xenophobia: The fear or hatred of those who are different from oneself. Often based on one’s nationality, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or other characteristics. It is viewed as a natural human tendency (Bettache, 2021). The term xenophobia can be traced back to the 1800s, with its earliest documented citation […]
Gender Stereotype
Aanchal Kumar Gender Stereotype Definition: A gender stereotype is a generalized view or assumption regarding the roles, behaviors, abilities, and responsibilities of a particular gender. Significance: Gender Stereotypes have drastically evolved over the years, with various types of old assumptions being dissolved with newer ideas that are shortening the gender disparities among men and […]
Environmental Racism
Written by Allison Neumeyer Environmental Racism: racial discrimination in environmental policy-making and enforcement of regulations and laws that deliberately target minority communities to face worse conditions compared to white upper-class communities Environmental racism was coined by civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (Ihejirika, 2023) Chavis defined it as the intentional siting of polluting […]
Intersectionality
Colin Mullane Intersectionality Intersectionality: […]
Community Psychology Terms
Here you will find a growing list of words and terms revolving around Community Psychology, their definitions, etymologies, and historical impact are included.