Acronyms
What does DEI stand for?
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
what is one of the two heritages celebrated in May?
Asian American and or Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
True or false: Diversity initiatives in companies makes them more profitable.
True.
What is the name for the prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized?
Racism.
What does LGBTQIA+ stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual. The additional “+” stands for all of the other identities not encompassed in the short acronym.
When does Black History Month begin?
February
True or false: diversity initiatives help solve employee turnover, absenteeism, and low productivity problems
True.
What is the name an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic?
Stereotypes.
What is another acronym commonly used to mean Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion but is not DEI?
DEIJ (justice)
what month is hispanic heritage month?
September- October.
Why is diversity important?
Overall, diversity is important because it can lead to better outcomes in various aspects of life, fostering creativity, innovation, empathy, and social cohesion. It also helps create a more just and inclusive society, where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.
What is the name of a group that is culturally, economically and politically subordinate; a racially or culturally self-conscious population, with hereditary membership and a high degree of in-group marriage, which suffers oppression at the hands of a dominant segment of a nation-state.
Minority
What does the I in BIPOC Stand For?
The I in BIPOC stands for Indigenous.
What day is recognized around November 20th at the University of Alberta?
National Child Day and Transgender Day of Remembrance.
True or False: DEI only benefits minority groups.
False. DEI benefits everyone, including majority populations.
What is the name for discriminating against someone based on their age?
Ageism.
According to the Diverse Educators DEI Glossary, how many different acronyms are used to mean DEI?
6
What day recognizes Orange Shirt Day and The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
September 30th.
True or False: Practicing inclusion means you have to agree with everyone.
False.
What is the name for a policy or rule in place that governs everyone, but separates a few individuals based on the prohibited grounds?
Indirect discrimination.