Social Justice Activism

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups, cooperation with a policy, or the handling of goods

  • The group decided to boycott the company due to their unethical business practices.
  • Let's boycott that store because their customer service is terrible.
  • I'm totally down to boycott that place, they always rip people off.
  • She decided to boycott negativity from her life and focus on positive energy instead.

noun a form of theatrical makeup used by a non-East Asian performer to portray an East Asian character

  • The use of yellowface in theatrical performances has been a controversial topic for many years.
  • I can't believe they still use yellowface in that old movie, it's so outdated.
  • Using yellowface in films is just plain wrong, they should know better.
  • Wearing yellowface as a costume is a form of cultural appropriation and should be avoided.

noun a person who is an unapologetic supporter of the policies of the Soviet Union and its satellite states

adjective relating to or characteristic of a tankie

  • The political analyst criticized the tankie for their unwavering support of authoritarian regimes.
  • I can't believe that tankie still thinks Stalin did nothing wrong.
  • That tankie is so delusional, they think North Korea is a paradise.
  • The tankie's blind loyalty to oppressive governments is like wearing rose-colored glasses in a dark room.