Vocabulary
This concept refers to unconscious or conscious attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions that affect how we think, feel, and behave toward others based on their social identity characteristics, such as race, gender, etc.
“What is” Bias.
These core “sources of bias” are found in everyday environments, but have profound impacts on peoples’ lives.
“What are” communication, decision-making, workplace culture, customer service, marketing and advertising, and product design.
These benefits focus on equity rather than equality in DEI efforts.
“What are” addressing historical and systemic inequalities, improving diversity and inclusion, and creating a more equitable and just society.
This concept recognizes that people have multiple identities and experiences that intersect and interact to shape their experiences of discrimination and privilege.
“What is” the concept of intersectionality.
fair and just practices and policies that ensure all campus community members can thrive vs implies treating everyone as if their experiences are exactly the same.
"what is" Equity vs Equality
Focusing on “what” can help to address historical and systemic inequities, improve diversity and inclusion, and create a more equitable and just society.
“What is” Equity.
This can help others understand your background and help them become more open minded.
"what is" Sharing your story
When it comes to equity versus equality, these strategies help promote DEI efforts across several industries.
“What is” listening to and amplifying the voices of marginalized people, providing targeted support and resources to those who have been historically disadvantaged, and addressing system barriers that prevent equal access and opportunity.
the stage when people are disengaged from the conversation around diversity and inclusion and/or uninterested in it
"what is" Unaware
what we mean to do–the motivation or purpose of our actions or conversations vs what we achieve–the results of what we do or what we say, how our actions or words are perceived
Intent vs Impact
Understanding one's story and acknowledging what they have gone through.
What is Empathy.
Who Said "It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err"
"what is" Mahatma Gandhi
Doing what with our own biases and assumptions is important because it can help identify and address implicit biases, recognize and challenge system barriers, and create more inclusive and equitable environments for everyone.
“What is” self-reflection and inner work
Thoughts/feelings the person is unaware of that may influence how they act.
"What is" Implicit Bias
a personal preference, like or dislike, especially when the tendency interferes with the ability to be impartial, unprejudiced, or objective vs a preconceived idea that attributes certain characteristics (in general) to all the members of class or set
"what is" Bias vs Stereotype
Admitting mistakes. Admitting to self that we don't always know the answer to everything. Learning from others points of views.
What is Humility.
Building up the capacity to check ourselves for ingrained biases and stereotypes, we may hold about people with different personalities is what?
Uncovering Bias
Getting out there to connect with different people to help us become aware.
What is Broadening our Horizons
A statement, action, or incident is regarded as an instance of indirect or unintentional discrimination against marginalized group members.
"What is" Microaggressions
a hostile or dismissive attitude, a feeling toward people we find different from ourselves in some way, and some way that we take as significant vs a whole set of beliefs about that which justifies those feelings and tries to make the case for differences that we find are innate, permanent, and are the basis for action, the basis for discrimination, or even for an institution that will be based on these differences
"what is' Racism vs Prejudice
As a leader it taker getting out of the unaware stage
What is accountability.
Who is it best to surround yourself with in regards to DEI?
trusted peers, coaches or mentors from your identity group who provide you with positive feedback.
Asking questions that get other people to open up and become someone who can be trusted by showing respect, keep quiet (listen), Challenge assumptions are all traits of what?
"what is" Overcoming Bias
Being self-aware regarding microaggressions, blind spots, and privilege is important.
"what is" Aware
shown in how much compassion and understanding we can give to another vs a feeling of pity for another
Empathy vs Sympathy