Revised April 2025
Developing a shared language for thoughtful discussion about equity is critical for all our work. This glossary of key terms includes many words and concepts that are foundational and relevant to CSSP’s work.
This is a living document. Just as our work has evolved over our history, so too does language and thinking on race, equity, and justice evolve over time. We will update this document as our thinking and thinking in the field changes and will note any time that we have made changes.
Note: This glossary is in the public domain; we invite and encourage organizations to make use of this glossary whenever and wherever it is useful to them. Permission to reproduce is not necessary provided proper citation of CSSP is made.
Initial publication date: September 2019
Latest publication date: April 2025
Want to learn more about our process for developing this glossary? Email us at equity@CSSP.org for more information.
