Worldwork Glossary

Definitions of Worldwork Terms listed in black and terms related to Worldwork, listed in grey.

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Secondary process

Aspects of ourselves that we, as individuals or groups prefer not to identify with. Often we project these aspects onto people we view as “other.” We may marginalize or admire these qualities, creating inferior or superior traits in other groups.

Sentience

see Essence

Social activist

A role that advocates for a disavowed part of the group.

Sexism

Discrimination against someone on grounds of gender, and offensive, stereotyping or patronizing behavior towards someone on grounds of gender. Originally, sexism was only recognized when against women. It is now also used when men are stereotyped etc. but this extension to men is contentious, in a society in which men still have social rank.

This information has been prepared by staff and is from various sources, including previous Worldwork handouts and the website of A & A Mindell.