D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Set 3 - Part 1

Correct Answer: Holding egalitarian beliefs while subconsciously holding negative feelings toward minorities

Aversive racism refers to individuals who claim to support equality but still hold negative, unconscious attitudes toward minority groups.

Correct Answer: The tendency for men to rise quickly in leadership positions in female-dominated fields

The glass escalator refers to men receiving faster promotions, especially in roles traditionally dominated by women.

Correct Answer: Positive but patronizing attitudes toward women

Benevolent sexism refers to attitudes that appear favorable but reinforce traditional gender roles, often limiting women's opportunities.

Correct Answer: The overlap of different social identities that can compound discrimination

Intersectionality acknowledges that individuals may experience discrimination based on multiple interconnected identities, such as race, gender, and class.

Correct Answer: To analyze the proportion of underrepresented groups in a company compared to the local labor market

Utilization analysis compares the representation of underrepresented groups within an organization to the availability of those groups in the relevant labor market.

Correct Answer: To help underrepresented groups within a company to network and support one another

ERGs are voluntary groups formed by employees with shared characteristics or interests, aimed at fostering inclusion and support.

Correct Answer: Employers are required to accommodate an employee's religious practices unless it causes undue hardship

Religious accommodation involves adjusting work policies or schedules to allow employees to practice their religion, provided it does not create significant difficulty for the employer.

Correct Answer: The belief that one's own group is inferior due to societal messages

Internalized oppression occurs when individuals accept negative stereotypes and beliefs about their own group, often leading to lower self-esteem and ambitions.

Correct Answer: Programs designed to promote opportunities for historically underrepresented groups

Affirmative action refers to efforts aimed at increasing diversity in hiring, education, and promotion by providing more opportunities to underrepresented groups.

Correct Answer: The part of an individual's self-concept derived from their membership in a particular ethnic group

Ethnic identity refers to how individuals identify and relate to their ethnic background and heritage, which influences their sense of belonging.

Correct Answer: The process of treating certain groups as less important or valuable in society

Marginalization occurs when individuals or groups are excluded or pushed to the edges of society, often resulting in limited opportunities and resources.

Correct Answer: Subtle, often unintentional, actions or comments that convey negative racial messages

Racial microaggressions are small, sometimes unconscious, behaviors or comments that perpetuate stereotypes or convey disrespect toward individuals based on race.

Correct Answer: A classification system that ranks individuals or groups in society based on power and status

Social hierarchy refers to the arrangement of individuals or groups in a society based on factors like wealth, power, or social standing.

Correct Answer: To eliminate pay disparities based on gender for employees performing the same work

The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women receive equal pay for performing the same work in the same establishment, aiming to reduce gender-based wage gaps.

Correct Answer: Creating an environment where all employees feel valued and heard

Inclusion focuses on ensuring that employees from diverse backgrounds have equal opportunities to contribute and feel respected within the organization.

Correct Answer: The tendency of employers to guide applicants toward jobs deemed appropriate for their gender

Gendered job steering refers to the practice of employers directing individuals to certain roles based on societal expectations about gender.

Correct Answer: Discrimination that is built into the policies and practices of institutions, affecting certain groups disproportionately

Systemic discrimination refers to inequality that is perpetuated through the formal structures and policies of institutions, often disadvantaging minority groups.

Correct Answer: Negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward people in a lower social or economic class

Classism involves prejudice or discrimination against people perceived as being from a lower socioeconomic class.

Correct Answer: An invisible barrier that prevents women clergy from advancing to higher positions in religious organizations

The stained glass ceiling refers to the barriers women face when trying to attain leadership roles within religious institutions.

Correct Answer: People caring for both their children and elderly parents simultaneously

The sandwich generation refers to individuals who are responsible for the care of both their aging parents and their own children, often causing financial and emotional stress.