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social acceptance

A term referring to the ability to accept, or to be able to tolerate, differences and diversity in other people or groups of people. Tolerance. Some opposite notions of social acceptance would include racism, sexism, homophobism, and prejudice in general. "The highest result of education is tolerance." -Helen Keller

Learning about other races and cultures promotes social acceptance.

by DaniMari July 10, 2006