D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Set 1 - Part 2

Correct Answer: The belief that people should behave in certain ways based on their group memberships

Prescriptive stereotyping refers to societal expectations that dictate how individuals should behave based on their identity groups, such as expecting men to be assertive.

Correct Answer: A theory that people derive part of their identity from the groups they belong to

Social identity theory explains that individuals categorize themselves into groups (such as race or gender), and part of their self-concept is derived from that group membership.

Correct Answer: An invisible barrier that keeps women, minorities, and people with disabilities from advancing to higher levels

The glass ceiling refers to an invisible barrier in organizations that prevents underrepresented groups from achieving higher-level positions, despite qualifications.

Correct Answer: When members of an oppressed group accept and act on the negative stereotypes about their group

Internalized oppression occurs when members of marginalized groups accept societal stereotypes and believe negative messages about their own worth or abilities.

Correct Answer: An invisible barrier that confines minorities and women to certain roles within organizations

The glass wall refers to the barriers that limit minorities and women to specific departments or roles, preventing them from moving to other areas of the organization.

Correct Answer: Brief, everyday interactions that communicate hostile or derogatory racial slights

Racial microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional actions or comments that perpetuate stereotypes or discrimination against people based on race.

Correct Answer: To compare the population of underrepresented groups in the organization to that in the surrounding labor market

Utilization analysis helps organizations determine if underrepresented groups are appropriately represented within the company compared to the available workforce.

Correct Answer: Simultaneously holding egalitarian values and negative feelings toward minorities

Aversive racism occurs when individuals believe in racial equality but harbor subconscious biases that lead to discriminatory behaviors.

Correct Answer: Positive but patronizing attitudes toward women that lead to unequal treatment

Benevolent sexism involves attitudes that may appear positive, such as believing women are nurturing or need protection, but these beliefs reinforce gender inequality.

Correct Answer: A person whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth

Cisgender individuals are those whose gender identity aligns with the biological sex they were assigned at birth.

Correct Answer: Negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward people from lower social classes

Classism involves prejudice and discrimination against individuals based on their socioeconomic status, often favoring wealthier or higher-status individuals.

Correct Answer: The belief that societal resources are distributed solely based on merit

The myth of meritocracy assumes that success and wealth are solely the result of hard work and individual merit, ignoring systemic barriers and inequalities.

Correct Answer: The act of giving different amounts of rewards to members of different groups who have similar performance evaluations

Performance reward discrimination occurs when employees with similar job performance are given unequal rewards based on their group identity, such as race or gender.

Correct Answer: The expression of ethnic identity only on special occasions without daily impact

Symbolic ethnicity refers to the occasional expression of ethnic identity, often during specific cultural events or celebrations, with little influence on everyday life.

Correct Answer: Presenting oneself as a member of a different racial or ethnic group than the one they were born into

Passing refers to the act of an individual concealing their true racial or ethnic background to be accepted as a member of another group.

Correct Answer: The rapid promotion of men in female-dominated professions

The glass escalator effect refers to the phenomenon where men in predominantly female fields, such as nursing or teaching, are promoted more quickly to leadership positions.

Correct Answer: Simultaneously holding both hostile and benevolent sexist beliefs about women

Ambivalent sexism involves holding both negative (hostile) and seemingly positive (benevolent) beliefs about women, which together perpetuate gender inequality.

Correct Answer: Acceptance of negative messages about one's race from external sources

Internalized racism occurs when members of a racial minority accept and internalize the negative stereotypes and prejudices that society holds about their racial group.

Correct Answer: The loss of highly educated and skilled workers to other countries

Brain drain refers to the emigration of skilled professionals from their home country to seek better opportunities in other nations, often resulting in a loss of talent for the home country.

Correct Answer: A group of individuals caring for both their children and elderly parents simultaneously

The sandwich generation refers to people who are responsible for taking care of both their children and aging parents, often balancing these responsibilities with work.