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- White/Whiteness
The terms “white/whiteness” do not refer to a biological characteristic or an actual skin colour but denote characteristics and experiences which are generally associated with belonging to a white majority society. Over the course of history, whiteness and the normalisation of white ethnic identity have created a culture in which non-white people are regarded as inferior, unusual or as (negatively connoted) “others”. Being white means having advantages, privileges and power. For example, white people are regarded as the norm and are privileged in that they do not have to deal with racism. White/ whiteness is thus a political and social construct which reflects the unequal power relations and privileged (social, political and cultural) position of white people in society.
- Women's (rights) movement
The women’s rights movement, or women’s movement, is a social movement which advocates for women’s equality in all sectors of society, politics and the economy. It encompasses women’s efforts to achieve emancipation, freedom and equality, as well as women’s advocacy for their rights.