Ethnic Studies Unit 1

5. A story or account that explains events or experiences.
7. A recorded account of personal experiences told by someone who lived through them.
8. Stories told most often by those in power, shaping how history and society are seen.
9. Making something seem “natural” or “normal” even if it benefits only certain groups.
11. Reasons people leave a place (like war, lack of jobs, or disasters).
12. The movement of people from one place to another to live.
15. Attitudes or stereotypes we carry without realizing it.
16. When one group’s ideas or culture seem “normal” because they control how society thinks.
17. A personal belief or judgment, not necessarily based on fact.
18. The ability to influence or control people, events, or decisions.

1. Opinions or ideas formed before knowing all the facts.
2. A preference or prejudice for or against something or someone.
3. Treating people as if they are less than human.
4. The right to give orders, make decisions, or control others.
6. Things we believe to be true without proof or evidence.
7. Stories, history, and knowledge passed down by word of mouth.
10. Unfair treatment or control over people, often by those in power.
13. The point of view or way someone sees and understands the world.
14. Reasons people move to a new place (like safety, freedom, or opportunities).