ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Radical Reference

Hey kiddo, do you know what a "radical reference" is? Well, it's actually a fancy term that means a certain kind of information that is shared with people who want to learn about social justice and activism.

You know how we learn about being kind to others, sharing toys, and being fair in school? Well, as we grow up, we start to learn about bigger problems in the world, like how not everyone has the same opportunities or gets treated the same. Sometimes people want to learn more about these problems so they can try and make things better for everyone.

That's where radical reference comes in. People who care about social justice and want to learn more can go to places like libraries or websites that offer radical reference materials. This can be things like books, articles, and websites that teach about things like civil rights, gender equality, and environmental activism.

So, basically, radical reference is a way for people to learn more about important issues so they can become better advocates for change. It's like a grown-up version of sharing toys - instead of just making sure everyone has a toy to play with, we want to make sure everyone has the same opportunities and is treated fairly, no matter who they are or where they come from.