D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Set 5 - Part 1

Correct Answer: A set of attitudes towards women that seem positive but still reinforce gender inequality

Benevolent sexism is the notion that women should be cherished and protected, which appears positive but reinforces traditional gender roles and the idea that women are inferior to men.

Correct Answer: Holding both egalitarian beliefs and subtle, unconscious negative feelings towards minority groups

Aversive racism is when someone believes in equality but still harbors subtle biases and negative attitudes towards people of color, often without realizing it.

Correct Answer: Unearned advantages that come with being part of a dominant group

Privilege refers to the unearned benefits or advantages people gain from being part of a dominant group, such as white privilege or male privilege, often without recognizing it.

Correct Answer: The study of how different identity categories interact and overlap

Intersectionality highlights how various aspects of identity, such as race, gender, and class, intersect to create unique experiences of oppression or privilege.

Correct Answer: To support underrepresented groups within the organization

ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that promote diversity and inclusion, providing a platform for employees from underrepresented groups to connect and advocate for their interests.

Correct Answer: When someone is intentionally treated differently based on their membership in a protected class

Disparate treatment refers to intentional discrimination where someone is treated unfavorably due to their race, gender, age, or another protected characteristic.

Correct Answer: Racism embedded in societal institutions, policies, and structures

Systemic racism refers to the ways in which racial discrimination is institutionalized and perpetuated through societal norms, practices, and policies, leading to unequal outcomes for people of color.

Correct Answer: Prejudice or bias favoring lighter-skinned individuals over darker-skinned people within the same racial or ethnic group

Colorism refers to discrimination within a racial group where lighter-skinned individuals are treated more favorably than those with darker skin.

Correct Answer: When an employer creates intolerable working conditions that force an employee to resign

Constructive discharge occurs when an employer makes the work environment so unbearable that a reasonable person would feel compelled to quit.

Correct Answer: When a policy disproportionately affects individuals from a protected class, regardless of intent

Adverse impact refers to situations where seemingly neutral employment policies result in a negative effect on a particular protected group, even if there was no intent to discriminate.

Correct Answer: The concept that gender can change over time and does not need to fit into traditional male or female categories

Gender fluidity refers to the idea that gender is not fixed and that individuals may move between or blend traditional gender roles and identities.

Correct Answer: When an individual conceals their non-dominant group membership to fit in with the dominant group

Passing refers to individuals choosing to conceal their membership in a minority group to avoid discrimination or social stigma.

Correct Answer: The use of generalizations or stereotypes based on race, sex, or age in decision-making processes

Statistical discrimination occurs when employers or decision-makers use demographic characteristics as proxies for information about an individual’s abilities or productivity, often leading to biased outcomes.

Correct Answer: A theory that explains how people categorize themselves and others into groups

Social identity theory suggests that individuals define themselves and others based on group memberships (e.g., race, gender), which can influence attitudes, behaviors, and interactions with others.

Correct Answer: A bias where people are more likely to favor individuals who are demographically similar to them

The similarity effect refers to the tendency for individuals to feel more comfortable with and favor others who share similar demographic characteristics, often leading to unconscious bias in hiring and promotions.

Correct Answer: Prejudice or discrimination based on social class

Classism is discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their social or economic status, often leading to unequal access to resources and opportunities.

Correct Answer: A term describing barriers to women's advancement in religious organizations

The stained glass ceiling refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women, particularly in clergy roles, from advancing to higher positions in religious organizations.

Correct Answer: When members of marginalized groups accept and believe negative stereotypes about their own group

Internalized oppression occurs when individuals from marginalized groups begin to believe and accept the negative stereotypes and limitations placed on them by society.

Correct Answer: The degree to which an individual, culture, or community practices a religion

Religiosity refers to the intensity and importance of religious beliefs and practices in a person's life, as well as how much influence religion has on their behavior and decision-making.

Correct Answer: The assumption that heterosexuality is the default or normal sexual orientation

Heteronormativity is the belief or assumption that everyone is heterosexual, which marginalizes non-heterosexual identities and reinforces traditional gender roles and expectations.