Social Justice Advocacy Terms

noun a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity

verb form a connection or relation between

• The two countries have been long-standing allies in the fight against terrorism.
• I consider her my closest ally in the office.
• I got your back, ally!
• Knowledge is your greatest ally in overcoming challenges.

verb to describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

• Stigmatizing individuals with mental health issues only perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
• It's not cool to stigmatize people struggling with addiction.
• Stop stigmatizing those who are different from you.
• The gossip around town was like a stigmatizing cloud, casting judgment on anyone who dared to be different.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

• The new law abolishes outdated regulations that have been in place for decades.
• I heard they're finally getting rid of that rule that no one ever follows.
• They're axing the old policy that nobody liked anyway.
• The revolutionary movement abolishes the chains of oppression that have held society back for too long.