Glossary

Here is a glossary of the most complex terms used on the website, accompanied by clear definitions.

Segregation

Forced separation of social groups based on criteria such as race.

Sexism

Discrimination based on sex or gender, often unfavorable to women.

Orbital trajectory

Path followed by an object orbiting around a celestial body.

Rehabilitation

Action of recognizing or restoring the value or reputation of a person or fact.

Gender bias

Systematic prejudice affecting evaluation or perception based on gender.

Pioneer

Person opening a new path in a field.

Civil rights

Rights guaranteed to all citizens, particularly political rights and fundamental freedoms.

Space race

Technological competition from the 1950s-70s between the United States and USSR for space conquest.

Innovation

Introduction of novelties or improvements in a technical or scientific field.

Memory injustice

Partial or biased collective memory that invisibilizes certain groups or contributions.

Diversity

Association of differences (gender, origin, culture) enriching a group or society.

Inclusion

Effective and respectful integration of all people in a given framework.