Glossary

Demographics

the structure of a population

Demurrer

an objection that an opponent’s point is irrelevant or invalid, while granting the factual basis of the argument.

Deplorable

Shockingly bad.

Diminish

to make or become less

Direct action

a protest method involving using peaceful tactics, such as sit-ins, demonstrations, and boycotts

Direct action

Protest method that used peaceful tactics (like sit-ins and boycotts).

Disbarred

revoking one’s license to practice law

Discrimination

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.

Disenfranchisement

the state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

Disparity

a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair.