D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Set 2 - Part 1

Correct Answer: To provide support and advocacy for employees with shared characteristics or interests

ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with an organization's mission, values, and goals.

Correct Answer: The interaction between different social identities, such as race, gender, and class

Intersectionality refers to how various social identities overlap and contribute to unique experiences of discrimination and privilege.

Correct Answer: An invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to higher positions

The glass ceiling is a metaphor used to describe the invisible barriers that prevent women and minorities from achieving higher-level positions in organizations.

Correct Answer: The part of an individual’s self-concept derived from membership in social groups

Social identity refers to how individuals categorize themselves and others based on group membership, such as race, gender, or profession.

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

Descriptive stereotyping involves generalizing how members of a group are expected to behave based on observed patterns, often leading to inaccurate conclusions.

Correct Answer: To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the workplace

The ADA ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in the workplace and are protected from discrimination based on their disabilities.

Correct Answer: Racism embedded in societal institutions, leading to unequal outcomes for certain racial groups

Systemic racism refers to how racism is woven into the structures and policies of institutions, creating disadvantages for racial minorities.

Correct Answer: Unfair treatment of employees based on characteristics such as race, gender, or age

Employment discrimination occurs when an individual is treated unfairly or unequally in the workplace due to characteristics unrelated to job performance.

Correct Answer: When an employment practice that appears neutral has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected group

Adverse impact occurs when a policy or practice unintentionally harms a group protected under employment laws, even if it appears neutral.

Correct Answer: The process by which society forms expectations for gender-specific behaviors

Gender role socialization is how cultural norms and societal expectations shape the behaviors considered appropriate for men and women.

Correct Answer: The belief that there is one set of absolute religious teachings

Religious fundamentalism is the belief that there is one true religious teaching that all others must adhere to, often leading to inflexibility toward other beliefs.

Correct Answer: The shared cultural heritage or nationality of a group

Ethnicity refers to a group of people who share a common cultural heritage, language, or national origin, and it is distinct from race.

Correct Answer: Steering candidates into certain job roles based on race, regardless of their qualifications

Race-coded job channeling occurs when job applicants are directed into roles based on assumptions about their race, often reinforcing racial stereotypes.

Correct Answer: When unwelcome conduct creates an intimidating or offensive work environment

Hostile environment harassment involves creating an environment that makes it difficult for an employee to perform their job due to offensive or hostile conduct.

Correct Answer: The accelerated advancement of men in female-dominated professions

The glass escalator effect refers to how men in female-dominated industries often rise quickly to leadership roles, bypassing women.

Correct Answer: When individuals with disabilities accept or believe negative stereotypes about themselves

Internalized ableism occurs when people with disabilities internalize societal messages that devalue their worth or abilities, which can impact their self-esteem and aspirations.

Correct Answer: Prejudice and discrimination based on body weight

Weight stigma refers to the negative attitudes and discriminatory behaviors directed at individuals based on their body size or weight.

Correct Answer: The assumption that heterosexuality is the only normal and acceptable sexual orientation

Heteronormativity refers to the societal belief that heterosexuality is the default or preferred sexual orientation, often marginalizing non-heterosexual identities.

Correct Answer: Using someone’s race as a basis for suspicion or differential treatment

Racial profiling occurs when assumptions are made about someone’s behavior, intent, or character based on their race, often leading to unfair treatment.

Correct Answer: To compare an organization’s workforce composition to the available labor market

Utilization analysis is used to assess the representation of underrepresented groups in an organization compared to the available labor pool.