bias – n. a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly
characterization – n. the act of describing the character or qualities of someone or something
curriculum – n. the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.
discourage – v. to make (someone) less determined, hopeful, or confident
gender – n. the state of being male or female
opportunity – n. an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done
stereotype – n. an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic