DEI
DEI stands for...
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
What are categories of identity.
What is anti racism training
Anti-racism training is defined as the intentional provision and application of education to help individuals and organizations “understand systemic racism, along with the practices or structures that perpetuate it.”
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 common but oversimplified idea about a group of people?
Stereotype
What is positionality
An individual's unique social identity and related experiences that shape their approaches to research.
What is equity literacy?
Equity literacy is the ability to recognize and understand issues of equity and inequality in society.
How can you ensure there is less discrimination based on identity within the workplace?
Increase training on DEI, which would allow for less discrimination based on factors related to identity.
What is reflexivity
the process through which a researcher recognizes, examines, and understands how their social background, positionality, and assumptions affect the practice of research
What is the difference between equity and equality?
How has someone's identity resulted in discrimination and toxic culture in the past?
People have discriminated against people due to their identity based on their race, gender, age, pronouns, and other things associated with their identity.
The way a group of people live that include their customs, language, religion, etc.
What is culture?
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.
How can research teams ensure that both diversity and inclusion are effectively implemented?
Empowering marginalized voices
Provide training on privilege and bias
Establish Clear Guidelines for Inclusion
What is social proximity
The degree of emotional interconnectedness between individuals