Solutions Talked About
Name one way individuals can help reduce inequality
Speak up / support others / awareness
Name one barrier mentioned in the podcast
Pay gap / lack of promotion / lack of respect
Are the issues discussed only in the past or still happening today?
Still happening today
What is bias?
Unfair judgment based on assumptions
What two identities were the main focus of our podcast?
Race and gender
Name one organizational solution discussed
Fair hiring / diversity policies
What is a pay gap?
When certain groups are paid less than others
What is one example of inequality still seen today?
Pay gap / promotion gap / bias
What is an example of bias in the workplace?
Favoring one group over another
What term describes overlapping identities creating unique challenges?
Intersectionality
Why is leadership important for change?
They control policies and culture
What does “lack of representation” mean?
Not enough diversity in leadership
What group often faces the most barriers in workplaces?
Women of color
What role does leadership play in inequality?
Leaders influence culture and decisions
Why is intersectionality important to understand?
It shows how people experience discrimination differently
What is cultural change?
Changing attitudes and norms
What kind of barriers are built into systems, not just individuals?
Systemic barriers
Why do workplace inequalities continue today?
Bias, lack of awareness, outdated systems
How can workplace culture create inequality?
Through exclusion or stereotypes
What type of inequality did we focus on in workplaces?
Inequality in pay, promotion, and respect
What is the best way to address inequality overall?
Combination of individual, systemic, and cultural efforts
Why are systemic barriers harder to fix?
They are part of long-standing systems and structures
What is one real-world impact of inequality?
Fewer opportunities / lower pay / lack of advancement
Why is it important to recognize bias?
So it can be addressed and reduced
Why can’t workplace issues be explained by just one identity?
Because identities overlap and affect experiences together