D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Set 3 - Part 2

Correct Answer: Someone who does not follow societal expectations of male or female behavior

Gender nonconforming refers to individuals who do not adhere to traditional expectations of how males and females should behave or present themselves.

Correct Answer: Social stereotypes that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness

Unconscious bias refers to the automatic, often unintentional, judgments and assumptions people make about others based on societal stereotypes.

Correct Answer: A person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth

Cisgender describes individuals whose gender identity corresponds with their biological sex as assigned at birth.

Correct Answer: When members of a marginalized racial group accept negative stereotypes about their own group

Internalized racism occurs when individuals from marginalized racial groups start believing and acting upon the negative messages they receive about their race.

Correct Answer: Greater access to resources, rewards, and advantages because of one's group membership

Privilege refers to the unearned advantages that individuals from certain groups receive due to their social status, race, gender, or other characteristics.

Correct Answer: The process through which people learn behaviors and beliefs related to their race and ethnicity

Racial socialization is the way individuals, especially children, are taught about their racial identity, their heritage, and how to respond to racial issues in society.

Correct Answer: Discrimination against people with disabilities

Ableism refers to discrimination, prejudice, or bias against individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Correct Answer: A group within a company that helps underrepresented employees network and find support

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups designed to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting employees from underrepresented groups.

Correct Answer: To ensure representation of underrepresented groups in education and employment

Affirmative action aims to improve opportunities for historically marginalized groups by encouraging their participation in areas such as education, employment, and business.

Correct Answer: Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their age

Ageism involves unfair treatment or stereotypes about people because of their age, particularly targeting older workers.

Correct Answer: Using observable characteristics such as race or gender as proxies for information about individuals' productivity

Statistical discrimination occurs when assumptions about productivity are made based on demographic characteristics rather than individual performance or abilities.

Correct Answer: To encourage flexibility in how individuals express their gender identity

Gender fluidity allows individuals to move across the gender spectrum and express themselves in ways that may not conform to traditional male or female norms.

Correct Answer: Unwelcome conduct that creates an intimidating or offensive work environment

Hostile environment harassment occurs when unwelcome behaviors, such as offensive comments or actions, interfere with an employee's ability to perform their job.

Correct Answer: The promotion of women to precarious leadership positions during times of crisis

The glass cliff refers to women being placed in leadership roles during times of company crisis, making them more likely to fail.

Correct Answer: The belief that racism has ended and that minority groups have gained unfair advantages

New racism is the notion that racial discrimination is no longer an issue and that affirmative action or other policies unfairly benefit minority groups at the expense of others.

Correct Answer: When women believe and act upon sexist messages about themselves or other women

Internalized sexism refers to the acceptance of negative stereotypes about one's own gender, which can limit aspirations and reinforce gender inequalities.

Correct Answer: When an employer makes working conditions so intolerable that an employee feels compelled to resign

Constructive discharge occurs when an employer intentionally creates a hostile or difficult work environment to force an employee to quit.

Correct Answer: Using an individual's race or ethnicity as grounds for suspicion or scrutiny

Racial profiling involves making assumptions about a person based on their race or ethnicity, often leading to unjust treatment.

Correct Answer: Ethnic identity that is only relevant on specific occasions or for cultural events

Symbolic ethnicity refers to an individual's occasional expression of their ethnic identity, such as during holidays or family gatherings, without it affecting their daily life.

Correct Answer: Discrimination that occurs at the intersection of multiple social identities, such as race and gender

Intersectional discrimination recognizes that individuals may face overlapping forms of bias and discrimination due to their multiple social identities.