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Distinction: a difference or contrast between similar things or people.
Ethics: moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
Equality: the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Distinctive: characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others.
Progress: forward or onward movement toward a destination.
Violence: behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone.
Encompassing: surround and have or hold within.
Prevailing: existing at a particular time; current.
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Significance: the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
Exclusion: the process or state of excluding or being excluded.
Decline: become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
Contribution: a gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Canonical: according to or ordered by canon law.
Liberty: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority
on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
Utilitarianism: the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a
majority.
Subjection: the action of subjecting a country or person to one's control, or the fact of being
subjected.
Suffrage: the right to vote in political elections.
Contemporary: belonging to or occurring in the present.
Principle: a fundamental source or basis of something.
Household: a house and its occupants regarded as a unit.
Justice: just behavior or treatment.
Insist: demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.
Fundamental: forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
Value: the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of
something.
Concept: an abstract idea; a general notion.
Assumption: a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Egalitarianism: the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and
opportunities.
Entrenchment: the process or fact of an attitude, habit, or belief becoming so firmly established
that change is very difficult or unlikely.
Patriarchy: a system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the
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Cleavage: a sharp division; a split.
Crucial: decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Identity: the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
Distribution: the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.
Hierarchies: a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the
other according to status or authority.
Neutral: not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.
Inferior: lower in rank, status, or quality.
Disadvantage: an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or
effectiveness.
Differentiate: recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different.
Compatible: able to exist or occur together without conflict.
Consciously: in a deliberate and intentional way.
Maintain: cause or enable (a condition or state of affairs) to continue.
Dominance: power and influence over others.
Opaque: not able to be seen through; not transparent.
Structure: the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something
complex.
Normative: establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of
behavior.
Criticize: indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.
Advocate: a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Legislation: laws, considered collectively.
Domestic: relating to the running of a home or to family relations.
Attitude: a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is
reflected in a person's behavior.
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Opportunity: a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Freedom: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or
restraint.
Stereotypical: relating to a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a
particular type of person or thing.
Theorizing: the forming of a theory or theories about something.
Campaigning: work in an organized and active way toward a particular goal, typically a political
or social one.
Pioneered: develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or
activity).
Norm: something that is usual, typical, or standard.
Commitment: the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Tenure: the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.
Consciousness: the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.
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Resurgence: an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Particularly: to a higher degree than is usual or average.
Domesticity: home or family life.
Critique: a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or
political theory.
Agent: a person who acts on behalf of another person or group.
Interaction: reciprocal action or influence.
Perspective: a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Entrenchment: a trench or system of trenches dug by troops to provide a place of shelter from
enemy fire.
Cleavage: a sharp division; a split.
Desirable: wanted or wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action.
Distinctively: in a way that is characteristic of one person or thing and distinguishes it from
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Vital: absolutely necessary or important; essential.
Suffer: experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).
Technique: a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of
an artistic work or a scientific procedure.
Concern: relate to; be about.
Unjust: not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.
Breastfeed: (of a woman) feed (a baby) with milk from the breast.
Alternative: (of one or more things) available as another possibility.
Hostile: unfriendly; antagonistic.
Attribute: regard something as being caused by (someone or something).
Distinction: a difference or contrast between similar things or people.
Purely: in a pure manner.
Chromosomal: involving or relating to chromosomes.
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Autonomous: (of a country or region) having the freedom to govern itself or control its own
affairs.
Autonomy: the right or condition of self-government.
Thus: as a result or consequence of this; therefore.
Inevitable: certain to happen; unavoidable.
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Discrimination: the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things,
especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
Amendment: a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Constitution: a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a
state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
Justifiable: able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible.
Antithetical: directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Straightforward: uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.
Criteria: a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
Contractual: agreed in a contract.
Prove: demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.
Unlawful: not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.
Pregnancy: the condition or period of being pregnant.
Maternity: motherhood.
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Implies: strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated).
Adequate: satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
Drastically: in a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.
Parental: relating to a person's parent or parents.
Recognition: identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or
knowledge.
Trap: catch (an animal) in a trap.
Stereotype: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of
person or thing.
Envisage: contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Breadwinner: a person who earns money to support a family.
Segregation: the action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or
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Demonstrate: give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works
or is performed).
Sphere: a round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its
center.
Archetypal: very typical of a certain kind of person or thing.
Oppression: prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
Scrutiny: critical observation or examination.
Pervading: (especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of.
Infiltrate: enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually,
especially in order to acquire secret information.
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Divorce: the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.
Expose: make (something) visible by uncovering it.
Internalize: make (attitudes or behavior) part of one's nature by learning or unconscious
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Fulfill: bring to completion or reality; achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or
predicted).
Crude: in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
Barrier: a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Representative: typical of a class, group, or body of opinion.
Emancipation: the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions;
liberation.
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Separation: the action or state of moving or being moved apart.
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Entitlement: the fact of having a right to something.
Prioritize: designate or treat (something) as more important than other things.
Rationality: the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
Bias: prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another,
usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Legitimate: conforming to the law or to rules.
Distinct: recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.
Delineate: describe or portray (something) precisely.
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Dependence: the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
Nurture: care for and encourage the growth or development of.
Reinforce: strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material.
Abhorrent: inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
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Merely: just; only.
Render: provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
Eunuch: a man who has been castrated, especially (in the past) one employed to guard the
women's living areas at an oriental court.
Recipient: a person or thing that receives or is awarded something.
Inevitable: certain to happen; unavoidable.
Parcel: a thing or collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail.
Rapist: usurper, violator
Interpretation: the action of explaining the meaning of something.
Equal: be the same as in number or amount.
Motivate: provide (someone) with a motive for doing something.
Eroticize: give (something or someone) erotic qualities.
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Submission: the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or
authority of another person.
Condemn: express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.
Prosecute: institute legal proceedings against (a person or organization).
Traumatic: emotionally disturbing or distressing.
Allege: claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without
proof that this is the case.
Contrary: opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
Heterosexuality: the quality or characteristic of being sexually attracted solely to people of the
opposite sex.
Convicted: having been declared guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the
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Variety: the quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness,
or monotony.
Contribution: a gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Rethought: think again about (something such as a policy or course of action), especially in
order to make changes to it.
Obscenity: the state or quality of being obscene; obscene behavior, language, or images.
Encounter: unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile).
Representation: the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so
represented.
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Censorship: the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are
considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
Unappealing: not inviting or attractive.
Rectum: the final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus.
Ordinance: an authoritative order; a decree.
Depicting: show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
Humiliation: the action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated.
Portray: depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature.
Prudish: having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or
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Coercion: the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Abridge: shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense.
Explicit: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Subordination: the action or state of subordinating or of being subordinate.
Dehumanize: deprive of positive human qualities.
Mutilate: inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.
Misleading: giving the wrong idea or impression.
Terminology: the body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of
study, profession, etc.
Normative: establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of
behavior.
Controversial: giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.

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Industry: economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of
goods in factories.
Aggression: hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or
confront.
Bondage: the state of being a slave.
Brutally: in a savagely violent way.
Evidence: the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is
true or valid.
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Incites: encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
Slasher: a horror movie, especially one in which victims (typically women or teenagers) are
slashed with knives and razors.
Desensitized: having been made less sensitive.
Anecdotal: (of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts
rather than facts or research.
Precisely: in exact terms; without vagueness.
Opponents: someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument;
a rival or adversary.