ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Alterity

Alterity is a big word that means "difference". Alterity explains how people might think or act in ways that are different from you. For example, some people like spicy food while other people don't; that's an example of alterity. Everyone sees things differently and has different opinions, preferences, backgrounds, and experiences -- this is what makes us unique and recognize each other's alterity.