Vocab
What does the acronym IMC stand for?
Intersectional Marginalized Communities
What two intersections does this film focus on?
Race and Gender
True or False: White Women make the same amount as Women of Color
False
To address modern biases against women of color in workplaces, this form of organizational training can help employees recognize and challenge discriminatory practices.
diversity and inclusion training
The term that promotes respect for differences in culture when trying to deliver marketing messages
Cultural Sensitivity
What company did everyone in the film work for?
NASA
This kind of workplace policy often overlooks cultural differences in grooming and attire, creating additional barriers for diverse employees.
Dress Code Policy
Suggested as a solution for reducing workplace bias, this approach involves implementing policies that support diversity and equity across all organizational levels.
systematic change
The term that describes the inclusion of diverse identities in marketing
Representation
Who are the three main characters?
Dorthey, Katherine, and Mary
This common workplace feature, set to a standard comfort range, often fails to consider women’s thermal needs, representing an example of implicit workplace bias.
Office Temperature
To promote equitable growth for intersectionally marginalized employees, organizations should provide this type of career support, including guidance and resources tailored to intersecting identities.
mentorship and sponsorship programs
What is the concept that social identities, like race, gender, and class, overlap to create unique experiences of privilege or discrimination for individuals.
Intersectionality
What of Mary's got stuck in the floor in the movie?
Her Shoe
A lack of representation in these workplace levels can limit mentorship opportunities and career progression for employees from diverse backgrounds.
Executive or Senior Leadership
By updating these protocols, companies can address unique challenges faced by intersectional employees, including discrimination based on race, gender, and other identities.
workplace discrimination and harassment policies
What is a tendency to favor or lean toward a particular perspective, person, or group, often in an unfair or prejudiced way. It can influence judgment and behavior, leading to partiality or discrimination.
Bias
Which Purdue Alum was Mentioned in the Hidden Figures Movie?
Gus Grissom
In Hidden Figures, Mary Jackson’s comment about “moving the finish line” illustrates this challenge, which many IMCs face when pursuing career advancement.
Unfairly imposed advancement criteria
By revising this process to reflect diverse experiences and encourage feedback from marginalized groups, organizations can create more supportive workplaces.
Performance Reviews