Normativity

Normativity is a word that expresses a standard. Things became such an everyday event that we don’t notice and therefore we tend to not talk about it. For example, assuming an (individual) norm that is made applicable to a group. The video on ableism is about doing inner work to understand that everyone has their own and different norm. It makes sense to juxtapose those standards rather than assuming that normal is the same for everyone.

(Non)-Binair

Iemand die zich man voelt (of hij nu geboren is met of zonder penis & ballen) noemen we binair. Iemand die zich vrouw voelt (of zij nu geboren is met of zonder vagina) noemen we ook binair. Iemand die zich man noch vrouw voelt, of juist net zozeer man als vrouw, noemen we non-binair.

Privilege (NL)

Een privilege wijst op een voorrecht ten opzichte van anderen. Hoewel je zelf niet altijd een invloed kan uitoefenen op de privileges die je hebt, is het belangrijk dat je ze samen met hun bijhorende machtsposities kan (h)erkennen.

Privilege

An advantage that comes from historical oppression of other groups. Privilege can be seen in race, gender, sexuality, ability, socioeconomic status, age etc. Acknowledging it isn’t meant to shame those with certain privilege but rather challenge the systems that make it exist. It does not mean that you with a certain privilege have never had challenges in life, just that there are some challenges you will not experience because of your identity.