DEI
DEI stands for...
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
The transmission of customs or beliefs passed on from generation to generation - Like eating turkey on thanksgiving.
What are categories of identity.
This type of unconscious bias occurs when individuals are more likely to remember information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs.
What is confirmation bias?
What are some examples of isms of discrimination?
Ableism, Ageism, Classism, Racisms, Anti-Semitism, Heterosexism, Sexism, Xenophobism etc.
Word Bank: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
_______ is the presence of difference.
_______ is when people feel that they are welcome and valued.
_______ puts people on an equal footing by recognizing the systemic barriers.
Diversity
Inclusion
Equity
A category of people who identify with each other based on similarities such as common ancestry, language, history, society, culture or nation.
What is ethnicity?
What are gender pronouns?
Actions and beliefs that prioritizes masculinity.
What is patriarchy?
This form of unconscious bias causes people to prefer those who are similar to them in terms of background, interests, or appearance.
What is affinity bias?
A three-story office building does not have a working elevator. This is an example of
What is ableism
What does the acronym, LGBTQIA+, stand for?
Based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct within a given society. A man-made construct established to divide groups of people based on their appearances and other qualities.
What is race?
What does People-First or Person-First language mean?
“People First Language” (PFL) puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is. PFL uses phrases such as “person with a disability,” “individuals with disabilities,” and “children with disabilities,” as opposed to phrases that identify people based solely on their disability, such as “the disabled.”
What do privilege and oppression mean?
Privilege: Exclusive unearned access or access to material and immaterial resources based on membership to a dominant social group.
Oppression: unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power the continuing oppression
This unconscious bias refers to the tendency to attribute certain traits or behaviors to an entire group of people, based on preconceived notions.
What is stereotyping?
Andrew, a 70-year-old grandfather of 6, signs up to go skydiving. When the day comes, the instructor laughs and asks Andrew if he really wants to participate at his age. This is an example of
What is ageism
What is the difference between equity and equality?
The way a group of people live that include their customs, language, religion, etc.
What is culture?
Describes the idea that multiple identities intersect to create a whole identity (gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, etc.).
What is Intersectionality?
Intersectionality shows us that social identities work on multiple levels, resulting in unique experiences, opportunities, and barriers for each person.
Everyday verbal and nonverbal whether intentional or unintentional, communicates hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.
What are micro-agressions?
This type of unconscious bias occurs when an individual's first impression of someone greatly influences their subsequent interactions and opinions.
What is the halo effect?
The belief that one gender is inferior or less competent than the other
Sexism
What are some first step in advancing in your DEI journey?
Expect and accept discomfort, educating yourself, be an active listener, acknowledging that we all have inherent biases and deeply-held beliefs, etc
Conversations around DEI can often be an emotional experience and can challenge long-held worldviews - which can feel uncomfortable.
Is a generalization about a group's characteristics, that does not consider any variation from one member of the group to the next.
What is stereotype?
BIPOC stands for...
BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Pronounced “bye-pock,” this is a term specific to the United States, intended to center the experiences of Black and Indigenous groups and demonstrate solidarity between communities of color.
The non-consensual/misappropriate use of cultural elements for commodification or profit purposes – including symbols, art, language, customs, etc. – often without understanding, acknowledgment or respect for its value in the context of its original culture.
This is a type of bias that you are aware of.
What is conscious bias?
systemic and systematic prejudice or discrimination against people who do not speak English as a first language.
What is ethnocentrism