Sexuality & Gender Facts
What does the acronym LGBTQA stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer or Questioning , Ally.
In which city did the first German Christopher Street Day take place, back in 1979?
Berlin
True or false: Diversity initiatives in companies makes them more profitable.
True
What does the acronym DEI stand for?
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
What is the name for the prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized?
Racism
Which pronouns should be used for non-binary / gender neutral people?
They / Them
What is the name of the milestone document, which states in the first article that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights"?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
True or false: diversity initiatives help solve employee turnover, absenteeism, and low productivity problems
True
How many nationalities do we have in our Function in MEU?
5
What is the name an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic?
Stereotypes
What is the European country with the highest population that identifies as LGBT?
Germany
In which year did the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which is a tipping point for the gay liberation movement take place?
1969
Name two dimensions of diversity
race/ethnicity, gender, physical/mental abilities, age, sexual orrientation, veterans.
What is the hashtag and topic of this years' Pride month celebration in our company (in June)?
#proudtobeme
What is the name of a group that is culturally, economically and politically subordinate; a racially or culturally self-conscious population, with hereditary membership and a high degree of in-group marriage, which suffers oppression at the hands of a dominant segment of a nation-state.
In how many countries in Europe is marriage equality still not legalized?
30
Until which decade were married women in West Germany not allowed to work without the permission from their husband?
Until the 70s (1977)
What is the practice or policy of favoring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously, in the context of the allocation of resources or employment?
Positive Discrimination or Affirmative Action
Which tool can the our employees use to learn to collaborate better cross-culturally and increase their cultural awareness?
Culture Wizad
What is the name for discriminating against someone based on their age?
Ageism
In how many European countries are people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community not allowed to donate blood?
35
Of the countries we live in today -> where did the Pride parade take place first?
England 1972 (London)
Germany 1979 (Westberlin)
Sweden 1998 (Stockholm)
Poland 2001 (Warszawa)
What is the so-called invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to the top jobs in organizations?
Glass ceiling
They are less women than men in our companies leadership positions globally - true or false?
FALSE: Our DEI goal is to keep 50% Women in Leadership!
What is the name for a policy or rule in place that governs everyone, but separates a few individuals based on the prohibited grounds?
Indirect discrimination