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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
1. “Race or sex scapegoating” means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race or sex, or to a member of a race or sex, because of their race or sex, and includes a claim that, consciously or subconsciously, and by virtue of an individual's race or sex, a member of a race is inherently racist or inclined to oppress others, or a member of a sex is inherently sexist or inclined to oppress others.
2. “Race or sex stereotyping” means ascribing a character trait, value, moral and ethical code, privilege, status, or belief to a race or sex, or to an individual because of the individual's race or sex.
3. “Specified concept” means a concept that:
a. One race or sex is inherently superior or inferior to another race or sex;
b. An individual, by virtue of the individual's race or sex, is inherently privileged, racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or subconsciously;
c. An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment because of the individual's race or sex;
d. An individual's moral character is determined by the individual's race or sex;
e. An individual, by virtue of the individual's race or sex, bears responsibility for an action committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex;
f. An individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or another form of psychological distress solely because of the individual's race or sex;
g. A meritocracy is inherently racist or sexist, or designed by a particular race or sex to oppress another race or sex;
h. This state or the United States is fundamentally or irredeemably racist or sexist;
i. Promotes or advocates the violent overthrow of the United States government;
j. Promotes division between, or resentment of, a race, sex, religion, creed, nonviolent political affiliation, social class, or class of people;
k. Ascribes a character trait, value, moral or ethical code, privilege, or belief to a race or sex, or to an individual because of the individual's race or sex;
l. The rule of law does not exist, but instead is a series of power relationships and struggles among racial or other groups;
m. All Americans are not created equal and are not endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;
n. Governments should deny to any person within the government's jurisdiction the equal protection of the law;
o. Includes race or sex stereotyping; or
p. Includes race or sex scapegoating.
4. “Training” includes a noncredit earning:
a. Seminar;
b. Workshop; or
c. Orientation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 15. Education § 15-10.7-01. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-15-education/nd-cent-code-sect-15-10-7-01/
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