DEI Basics
What does DEI stand for?
What is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion?
A subtle, often unintentional discriminatory comment or action.
What is a microaggression?
What percentage of Philly residents live below the poverty line (approx.)?
What is approximately 22–23%?
Organization that faciilitates a place for women in Lebow
What is Drexel Women in Business?
“A quick assumption about someone.”
What is a Stereotype?
While race might reflect our biological heritage, _________ reflects our cultural heritage
What is ethnicity?
This term describes when someone changes their speech, behavior, or appearance to fit into a dominant workplace culture.
What is code-switching?
Name one Philly nonprofit
What is Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Broad Street Love, Philly House.
This Drexel office is where students go to request academic, housing, or testing accommodations.
What is Disability Resources?
“The practice of including diverse voices in decisions.”
What is inclusion?
What is the difference between equity and equality?
Equality = same resources; Equity = resources based on need.
An invisible barrier preventing women and marginalized groups from advancing.
What is the “glass ceiling”?
What neighborhood is Drexel located in, and what community issue is often discussed there?
University City; gentrification and displacement.
Name three cultural based orgs on campus. (They can not all focus on the same groups of people)
What are: Ascend, Asian Student Association, Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), Central Asian Student Organization, Chinese Student and Scholars Association, Ci Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Drexel African Students Association, Drexel Dandiya, Drexel East Africa Student Association, Drexel Muslim Student Association, Chabad Student Group. Cru, Crosswalk Christian Fellowshup, Newman Catholic Community, Drexel Students for Christ, Drexel Turkish Student Association, Black Student Union, Drexel University Pakistani Students Association, Drexel's Georgian Students Association, Every Nation Campus, Harvest Christian Fellowship, Hellenic Student Association, Global China Connection, Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University, Hindu YUVA @ Drexel, Indian Undergraduate Students Association, Japanese Undergraduate Student Association, Jewish Student Association, Korean Student Association, Latinos for a United Campus, Middle Eastern and North African Club, Omani Students Association at Drexel University, Persian Students Association, Open Door Christian Community, Story Fellowship, Vietnamese Student Association, West Indian Student Establishment
This concept describes unearned advantages people receive based on aspects of their identity.
What is Privilege?
What is the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation?
Cultural appreciation involves respectful learning and engagement, while cultural appropriation involves taking elements from a culture without understanding, permission, or context.
How overlapping identities (race, gender, class, etc.) shape experiences.
What is intersectionality?
What is food insecurity, and why is it a major issue in West Philly?
Limited access to affordable, nutritious food; lack of grocery stores and systemic inequities.
What programs does Feed a Dragon run?
What is Marios Market and Meal swipe donations?
The unfair, prejudicial, or unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, or disability
What is discrimination?
The automatic, involuntary attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner
What is Implicit/Unconscious Bias?
Voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations they serve
What is Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)?
Name one systemic barrier that affects economic mobility in Philadelphia.
What are education gaps, housing instability, transportation access, healthcare inequity.
What organization on campus focuses on sexual exploration and inclusivity within sexual relations?
What is S.E.C.R.E.T.?
This word refers to discrimination or unfair treatment toward people with disabilities, often based on assumptions about what they can or cannot do.
What is Ablism?