pronoun

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“A pronoun is a type of word that replaces a noun (reminder, a noun is a person, place, or thing). Pronouns are words like she, you, him, them, this, and who, to name a few. For example, in the sentence ‘Carol likes apples,’ the specific proper noun Carol can be replaced with the pronoun she: ‘She likes apples.’ English has several categories of pronouns.”

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privileges

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“Privileges . . . are the specific benefits or advantages that come with possessing privilege. These can include access to better education, healthcare, job opportunities, and social networks. Privileges can also be more subtle, such as not having to worry about being discriminated against or harassed due to one’s race or gender. Privileges can be both tangible and intangible, and they often work together to reinforce existing power structures and inequalities.”

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privilege

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“Related Words
advantage 
allowance 
authority 
authorization 
benefit 
concession 
due 
entitlement 
exemption 
freedom 
immunity 
license 
opportunity 
prerogative 
right”

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prejudice

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“Related Words
animosity 
bias 
bigotry 
chauvinism 
discrimination 
enmity 
injustice 
intolerance 
preconception 
predilection 
predisposition 
racism 
sexism 
xenophobia”

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Letter from a Reluctant Cave Dweller

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implicit biases

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