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.
What does it mean to be an ally? Provide an example.
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? Provide some examples.
Gender pronouns (he/she/they/ze etc.) specifically refer to the person you are referring to. Pronouns are part of someone's gender expression.
What is patriarchy?
Actions and beliefs that prioritizes masculinity.
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
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?
What does intersectionality mean?
Describes the idea that multiple identities intersect to create a whole identity (gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, etc.).
Intersectionality shows us that social identities work on multiple levels, resulting in unique experiences, opportunities, and barriers for each person.
Microaggressions are...
Everyday verbal and nonverbal whether intentional or unintentional, communicates hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.
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.
What is the difference between Implicit and Explicit Bias?
-Explicit bias is being aware of your thoughts and emotions towards a specific groups. i.e. hate speech, discrimination and prejudice.
systemic and systematic prejudice or discrimination against people who do not speak English as a first language.
What is ethnocentrism