D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Set 1 - Part 1

Correct Answer: Denial of employment opportunities based on race, sex, age, or other factors not related to productivity

Access discrimination occurs when individuals are denied the opportunity to obtain jobs or promotions because of their identity or characteristics unrelated to their job performance.

Correct Answer: Denial or degradation of products or services based on a consumer's race

Consumer racial profiling refers to treating consumers differently due to their race, often resulting in denied or lowered quality of services or products.

Correct Answer: People who are available for work but have not looked for a job recently because they believe no jobs are available

Discouraged workers are individuals who stop seeking employment because they perceive no opportunities that suit their skills or due to factors such as discrimination.

Correct Answer: Differences among people affecting experiences and opportunities within the organization

Diversity includes a wide range of characteristics, including race, gender, age, and socioeconomic background, influencing individuals' experiences and opportunities in the workplace.

Correct Answer: The degree to which an organization values and integrates diversity into its culture

Diversity climate refers to the perception of how much an organization promotes and values diversity, fairness in HR policies, and the integration of underrepresented employees.

Correct Answer: Unequal treatment of employees or job applicants based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics

Employment discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly in hiring, promotion, or other job-related actions due to characteristics such as race, gender, or age.

Correct Answer: Fair distribution of resources to achieve just outcomes

Equity ensures that individuals are provided with resources and opportunities according to their specific needs to achieve a fair outcome.

Correct Answer: A shared cultural heritage or national origin

Ethnicity refers to a group’s shared cultural practices, language, and heritage, often tied to a specific geographical or national background.

Correct Answer: Learning culturally specific expectations about gender roles from the environment

Gender role socialization is the process by which people learn societal expectations for gender behaviors through family, media, and other social institutions.

Correct Answer: Collectivities that people use to categorize themselves and others

Identity groups refer to categories such as race, gender, and age, which individuals use to define themselves and distinguish themselves from others.

Correct Answer: Different voices in a diverse workforce are respected and heard

Inclusion ensures that every employee, regardless of their background, feels valued and is able to contribute to the organization.

Correct Answer: The connection between various social identities and overlapping systems of discrimination

Intersectionality recognizes how different aspects of a person's identity (race, gender, class, etc.) interact and contribute to unique experiences of discrimination or privilege.

Correct Answer: The idea that success is based solely on merit without regard to societal inequalities

The myth of meritocracy suggests that everyone has an equal chance to succeed, but it ignores the systemic barriers that limit opportunities for certain groups.

Correct Answer: A combination of racial and sexual harassment directed at an individual

Racialized sexual harassment involves both racial and sexual derogatory behaviors aimed at a person due to their race and sex.

Correct Answer: When people are employed but treated differently in terms of rewards, opportunities, or resources

Treatment discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly once they are hired, such as being denied promotions or resources that they deserve based on job performance.

Correct Answer: People who are available for work but have stopped searching because they believe no jobs are available for them

Discouraged workers are people who are willing and able to work but have given up looking for jobs because they believe there are no suitable opportunities available to them.

Correct Answer: Holding egalitarian values while unconsciously having negative feelings towards minorities

Aversive racism is when individuals consciously believe in racial equality but harbor unconscious biases that negatively affect their attitudes toward minority groups.

Correct Answer: Positive stereotypes about women that lead to unequal treatment

Benevolent sexism involves seemingly positive stereotypes about women, such as the idea that they are nurturing, which can result in limiting opportunities for them.

Correct Answer: Perceptions about how people do or will behave based on their group memberships

Descriptive stereotyping refers to the assumptions people make about others based on their identity group, such as expecting women to be more nurturing.

Correct Answer: A belief in equal treatment for all people

Egalitarianism is the belief that all people deserve equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their background or identity.