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Institutional Violence
The use of power to cause harm (ie. violation of human rights) and to enforce structural oppression.
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Definitions for the Revolution
- White (as in “white people”)
The term white, referring to people, was created by Virginia slave owners and colonial rulers in the 17th century. It replaced terms like Christian and “Englishman” (sic) to distinguish European colonists from Africans and indigenous peoples. European colonial powers established … Continue reading →