Vocab
Hidden Figures
Current Challenges Faced by IMCS
Ways to Include IMCS
100

What does the acronym IMC stand for?

Intersectional Marginalized Communities

100

What two intersections does this film focus on?

Race and Gender

100

True or False: White Women make the same amount as Women of Color

False

100

To address modern biases against women of color in workplaces, this form of organizational training can help employees recognize and challenge discriminatory practices.

diversity and inclusion training

200

The term that promotes respect for differences in culture when trying to deliver marketing messages

Cultural Sensitivity

200

What company did everyone in the film work for?

NASA

200

This kind of workplace policy often overlooks cultural differences in grooming and attire, creating additional barriers for diverse employees.

Dress Code Policy

200

Suggested as a solution for reducing workplace bias, this approach involves implementing policies that support diversity and equity across all organizational levels.

systematic change

300

The term that describes the inclusion of diverse identities in marketing 

Representation

300

Who are the three main characters? 

Dorthey, Katherine, and Mary

300

This common workplace feature, set to a standard comfort range, often fails to consider women’s thermal needs, representing an example of implicit workplace bias.

Office Temperature 

300

To promote equitable growth for intersectionally marginalized employees, organizations should provide this type of career support, including guidance and resources tailored to intersecting identities.

mentorship and sponsorship programs

400

What is the concept that social identities, like race, gender, and class, overlap to create unique experiences of privilege or discrimination for individuals. 

Intersectionality 

400

What of Mary's got stuck in the floor in the movie?

Her Shoe

400

A lack of representation in these workplace levels can limit mentorship opportunities and career progression for employees from diverse backgrounds.

Executive or Senior Leadership

400

By updating these protocols, companies can address unique challenges faced by intersectional employees, including discrimination based on race, gender, and other identities.

workplace discrimination and harassment policies

500

What is a tendency to favor or lean toward a particular perspective, person, or group, often in an unfair or prejudiced way. It can influence judgment and behavior, leading to partiality or discrimination. 

Bias

500

Which Purdue Alum was Mentioned in the Hidden Figures Movie?

Gus Grissom 

500

In Hidden Figures, Mary Jackson’s comment about “moving the finish line” illustrates this challenge, which many IMCs face when pursuing career advancement.

Unfairly imposed advancement criteria

500

By revising this process to reflect diverse experiences and encourage feedback from marginalized groups, organizations can create more supportive workplaces.

Performance Reviews