Chapter 1 Vocab

• Define Point of View

  Speaking about what you know, based on your individual identity.
• Define Perspective

  Speaking about what you know based on your collective identity
• What is the danger of the "single story?"

  It causes a straightforward and biased mindset towards and idea or a group of people, and causes closed mindedness.
• Define Context

  The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or an idea, and in terms of which can be fully understood and assessed.
• Define Role Model

  A person that is looked to by others as an example to be intimidated.
• Define Collective Identity

  A group to which a person belongs and identifies.
• Define Individual Identity

  Who one is based on various personal interests and beliefs-who you are.
• Define Globalization

  The process by which the world's citizens are becoming increasingly connected and interdependent through business, politics, and daily life.
• Define Slang


  Vocabulary and usage that differ from the standard-often adopted by a particular group of people to set themselves apart.
• Define Jargon


  (Similar to slang) It is often used by members of professional collectives.
• Define a Pluralistic Society


  A society that contains a variety of different kinds of people.