DEI: What do you know? Break Out of the Matrix

What does Diversity mean?

Being treated equally

Everyone being the same

People from different countries

Unique perspectives and differences that exist

What is an example of Indirect Discrimination?

Policy or practice that does not apply to everyone, leaving certain groups at a disadvantage.

Policy or practice that applies to everyone, but results in certain groups being put at a disadvantage.

Termination of employment due to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.

What is Inclusion? (hint: find Stacy's post in August - Week 8)

People's unique differences in identity: where you're from.

People's unique perspectives: how you think.

Feeling welcomed, valued, respected, heard, and supported.

We all know that DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. Some people also add a B to the mix. What do you think the "B" stand for?

Belonging

Bilingual

Behavior

Bliss

Which of the following is NOT one of the protected characteristics?

Age

Gender

Race

Hair Color

What is Unconscious Bias ?

May be difficult to determine or recognize. May be in direct contrast to the beliefs and values you profess to hold

Blatant, negative behavior expressed through physical and verbal harassment

A person prefers to work with men rather than women, or a person who doesn’t like to associate with people of a different culture.

What does BIPOC stand for?

Bisexual, Intersectional People of Color

Black, Indigenous and People of Color

Bisexual, Indigenous Persons of Culture

Black, Intersectional Persons of Culture

What song inspired the design of the original Pride Flag? (hint: find Sarah's post in June - Week 2)

Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows by Leslie Gore

Pocket Full of Rainbows sung by Elvis

Somewhere Over the Rainbow sung by Judy Garland

What is the percentage of people who live longer if they have a close friendship network? (hint: find Vivian's post in August - Week 5)

57%

36%

22%

26%

Who is the termed as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth? (Hint: find Brittany's post in June - Week 1)

What are the top 5 ethnic cuisines in the US? (hint: find Dominic's post in July - Week 3)

Japanese, Southern, African, American, French

Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Thai, Indian

Cajun, Turkish, Chinese, French, Spanish

Thai, Indian, Greek, Lebanese, Moroccan

What is the significance of the passage of the ADA? (hint: find Luc's post in July - Week 4)

Doesn't give hiring preference to persons with disabilities.

Employers must give people with disabilities special privileges, known as accommodations

Helped break down barriers for people with disabilities in communication and physical access to programs and services in our communities

What is the percentage of new drugs approved in 2021 that contain diverse patient participation? (hint: find Brian's post in August - Week 6)

10%

20%

50%

40%

What is the significance of March 8th and Aug 26th in terms of DEI? (hint: find Jessica and Shweta's posts in August - Week 7)

International Women's Day and Women's Equality Day

Women's Day and Friendship Day

Loving Day and National Disability Independence Day

March Madness and Family Day

What is Equity in terms of DEI?

When each person receives the same share of resources no matter the situation.

When resources are shared based on what each person needs in order to adequately level the playing field.

When everyone not being discriminated against.