human rights
noun
the rights that everyone should have in a society, including the right to express opinions about the government or to have protection from harm
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noun
the rights that everyone should have in a society, including the right to express opinions about the government or to have protection from harm
noun
the state of being equal, especially in having the same rights, status, and opportunities
noun
the belief that all people should feel that they are included in society, even if they lack some advantages
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a situation in which people have the same opportunities in life as other people, without being treated in an unfair way because of their race, sex, sexuality, religion, or age
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unfair treatment of someone because of their religion, race, or other personal features
adjective
someone who is prejudiced has an unreasonable opinion or feeling about someone or something, especially hatred or fear of a particular group of people
noun
the practice of giving special benefits to people from a group that was treated in an unfair way in the past
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