Allyship in action
You can only be an Ally if you identify or know somebody in the community you want to support
True or False?
False - Anybody can be an Ally
The conscious or unconscious act of altering ones communication style or appearance depending on a given situation.
A) Code-switching
B) Self Bias
C) Super Sleuth Charades
A) Code switching
What does ERG's stand for?
A) Employee Relations Groups
B) Empowering Race & Gender
C) Employee Resource Groups
C) Employee Resource Groups
US Case Law recently overturned by the Supreme Court threatening the reproductive rights of people who can give birth.
A) Obergefell v Hodges
B) Roe v Wade
C) Samson v Delilah
B) Roe v Wade
What does woke culture mean?
Being alert to social issues
There are 7 A's of Allyship:
Action, Assume, Apologise, Acknowledge, Accept, Appetitie and....
A) Avenge
B) Ask
C) Anarchy
B) Ask
This describes how race, class, gender and other characteristics converge. It acknowledges unique experiences of discrimination and oppression.
Intersectionality
A report published by National Grid and other companies, highlighting the differences of total reward between people who identify as men and/or women.
Gender Pay Gap
Conversion Therapy is still legal in the UK - true or false?
True
What is the definition of consent?
Giving permission for something to happen or agreement to do something without coercion
What's the difference between performative allyship and authentic allyship?
Performative - Done for your own benefit, social status, ego, no real impact
Authentic - Done without being necessarily public, introducing action into parts of your life
What's the difference between Equality and Equity?
Equity: Levelling the playing field based on difference
Age, Gender, Race, Disability, Religion/Belief, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Marriage/Civil Partnerships, Pregnancy/Maternity
Which celebratory recognition month takes place in February in the US and October in the UK?
Black History Month
The American singer who recently demonstrated accountability for inclusion by changing the lyrics of their new release within 3 days to remove an ableist slur after it was brought to their attention on Twitter.
Lizzo (the song was Grrrls)
Which of the following should an Ally do?
1. Post something on their social media platforms
2. Amplify the voices of the community they're an Ally to
3. Be educated by the community
2. Amplify the voices of the community they're an Ally to
What's the definition of xenophobia?
Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries:
They are the company that have released a series of reports investigating and demonstrating the business case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
A) McKinsey & Co.
B) Dunder Mifflin Co.
C) Owen Murray LLC
A) McKinsey & Co.
What religion celebrates Vaisakhi?
Sikh
What does Purple Light Up Week celebrate?
Disability
The act of adopting or stealing elements of one culture by another for personal use or profit.
Cultural Appropriation
Name the focus area of 1 pillar in National Grid's DEI strategy
Impact in communities
Model Inclusion
Elevate ERG's
Speak boldly
Enhance diversity and equity
What is he average cost of transitioning from female to male?
£103,000
This type of bias frequently presents as a tendency to think that people with appealing physical attributes will be the most successful.
Beauty Bias