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Question 21
What does ‘gender nonconforming’ mean?
a) Someone who identifies with both male and female genders
b) Someone who does not follow societal expectations of male or female behavior
c) A person who transitions from one gender to another
d) A person who refuses to discuss their gender identity
Correct Answer: b) Someone who does not follow societal expectations of male or female behavior
Explanation: Gender nonconforming refers to individuals who do not adhere to traditional expectations of how males and females should behave or present themselves.
Question 22
What is meant by ‘unconscious bias’?
a) A deliberate form of discrimination
b) Social stereotypes that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness
c) A legal term for workplace discrimination
d) Biases that occur only in specific social settings
Correct Answer: b) Social stereotypes that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness
Explanation: Unconscious bias refers to the automatic, often unintentional, judgments and assumptions people make about others based on societal stereotypes.
Question 23
What does ‘cisgender’ refer to?
a) Someone whose gender identity does not align with their biological sex
b) A person who identifies as both male and female
c) A person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth
d) A term for people who have undergone gender reassignment surgery
Correct Answer: c) A person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth
Explanation: Cisgender describes individuals whose gender identity corresponds with their biological sex as assigned at birth.
Question 24
What is ‘internalized racism’?
a) The belief that racism no longer exists
b) When members of a marginalized racial group accept negative stereotypes about their own group
c) Racism that is perpetuated through government policies
d) Discrimination that occurs only within a specific racial group
Correct Answer: b) When members of a marginalized racial group accept negative stereotypes about their own group
Explanation: Internalized racism occurs when individuals from marginalized racial groups start believing and acting upon the negative messages they receive about their race.
Question 25
What is the definition of ‘privilege’?
a) A form of compensation provided to employees in high-level positions
b) Greater access to resources, rewards, and advantages because of one’s group membership
c) A policy that benefits only senior employees in an organization
d) A formal system of rewards for employees based on merit
Correct Answer: b) Greater access to resources, rewards, and advantages because of one's group membership
Explanation: Privilege refers to the unearned advantages that individuals from certain groups receive due to their social status, race, gender, or other characteristics.
Question 26
What is ‘racial socialization’?
a) A program that teaches employees about diversity and inclusion
b) The process through which people learn behaviors and beliefs related to their race and ethnicity
c) A formal system that encourages racial discrimination
d) A theory about race and its effects on personal relationships
Correct Answer: b) The process through which people learn behaviors and beliefs related to their race and ethnicity
Explanation: Racial socialization is the way individuals, especially children, are taught about their racial identity, their heritage, and how to respond to racial issues in society.
Question 27
What is ‘ableism’?
a) Prejudice against people based on their race
b) Discrimination against people with disabilities
c) A policy to promote workplace equality
d) A legal term for discriminatory actions
Correct Answer: b) Discrimination against people with disabilities
Explanation: Ableism refers to discrimination, prejudice, or bias against individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Question 28
What is ’employee resource group’ (ERG)?
a) A group within a company that helps underrepresented employees network and find support
b) A legal term for a workers’ union
c) A department responsible for hiring new employees
d) A management team focused on improving productivity
Correct Answer: a) A group within a company that helps underrepresented employees network and find support
Explanation: Employee resource groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups designed to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting employees from underrepresented groups.
Question 29
What is the main goal of ‘affirmative action’?
a) To provide job training to all employees
b) To ensure representation of underrepresented groups in education and employment
c) To eliminate performance evaluations
d) To promote gender-based hiring quotas
Correct Answer: b) To ensure representation of underrepresented groups in education and employment
Explanation: Affirmative action aims to improve opportunities for historically marginalized groups by encouraging their participation in areas such as education, employment, and business.
Question 30
What does ‘ageism’ refer to?
a) Discrimination against individuals based on their socioeconomic status
b) Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their age
c) A law that protects employees over the age of 40
d) The process of providing age-based benefits to employees
Correct Answer: b) Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their age
Explanation: Ageism involves unfair treatment or stereotypes about people because of their age, particularly targeting older workers.
Question 31
What is ‘statistical discrimination’?
a) Using observable characteristics such as race or gender as proxies for information about individuals’ productivity
b) A process of statistical analysis that eliminates biases in hiring
c) A hiring practice based purely on statistical models
d) A legal term for demographic analysis
Correct Answer: a) Using observable characteristics such as race or gender as proxies for information about individuals' productivity
Explanation: Statistical discrimination occurs when assumptions about productivity are made based on demographic characteristics rather than individual performance or abilities.
Question 32
What is the purpose of ‘gender fluidity’?
a) To mandate specific roles for different genders in the workplace
b) To encourage flexibility in how individuals express their gender identity
c) To enforce traditional gender norms
d) To categorize individuals based on their gender at birth
Correct Answer: b) To encourage flexibility in how individuals express their gender identity
Explanation: Gender fluidity allows individuals to move across the gender spectrum and express themselves in ways that may not conform to traditional male or female norms.
Question 33
What is ‘hostile environment harassment’?
a) A form of discrimination that occurs only in specific sectors
b) Unwelcome conduct that creates an intimidating or offensive work environment
c) A legal term for performance reviews
d) A policy aimed at reducing workplace harassment
Correct Answer: b) Unwelcome conduct that creates an intimidating or offensive work environment
Explanation: Hostile environment harassment occurs when unwelcome behaviors, such as offensive comments or actions, interfere with an employee's ability to perform their job.
Question 34
What is the ‘glass cliff’ concept?
a) The promotion of women to precarious leadership positions during times of crisis
b) A theory about the lack of women in leadership roles
c) A policy encouraging women to take more risks in business
d) A framework for advancing women to top executive roles
Correct Answer: a) The promotion of women to precarious leadership positions during times of crisis
Explanation: The glass cliff refers to women being placed in leadership roles during times of company crisis, making them more likely to fail.
Question 35
What does ‘new racism’ refer to?
a) The belief that racism has ended and that minority groups have gained unfair advantages
b) A policy to promote diversity in the workplace
c) A new form of racial discrimination based on technology
d) An act of racial aggression in modern society
Correct Answer: a) The belief that racism has ended and that minority groups have gained unfair advantages
Explanation: New racism is the notion that racial discrimination is no longer an issue and that affirmative action or other policies unfairly benefit minority groups at the expense of others.
Question 36
What does ‘internalized sexism’ mean?
a) When men discriminate against women in leadership roles
b) When women believe and act upon sexist messages about themselves or other women
c) A legal concept related to gender equality
d) A hiring practice aimed at promoting gender diversity
Correct Answer: b) When women believe and act upon sexist messages about themselves or other women
Explanation: Internalized sexism refers to the acceptance of negative stereotypes about one's own gender, which can limit aspirations and reinforce gender inequalities.
Question 37
What is ‘constructive discharge’?
a) A policy that encourages diversity in the workplace
b) When an employer makes working conditions so intolerable that an employee feels compelled to resign
c) A legal term for firing employees without proper cause
d) A training method for diversity inclusion
Correct Answer: b) When an employer makes working conditions so intolerable that an employee feels compelled to resign
Explanation: Constructive discharge occurs when an employer intentionally creates a hostile or difficult work environment to force an employee to quit.
Question 38
What does ‘racial profiling’ mean?
a) Encouraging diversity in recruitment
b) Using an individual’s race or ethnicity as grounds for suspicion or scrutiny
c) Identifying underrepresented groups for promotion
d) Conducting surveys to identify racial bias in the workplace
Correct Answer: b) Using an individual's race or ethnicity as grounds for suspicion or scrutiny
Explanation: Racial profiling involves making assumptions about a person based on their race or ethnicity, often leading to unjust treatment.
Question 39
What is meant by ‘symbolic ethnicity’?
a) Ethnic identity that is only relevant on specific occasions or for cultural events
b) Ethnicity that is passed down through generations but has no practical impact
c) A form of ethnic discrimination based on cultural stereotypes
d) A method for promoting ethnic diversity in the workplace
Correct Answer: a) Ethnic identity that is only relevant on specific occasions or for cultural events
Explanation: Symbolic ethnicity refers to an individual's occasional expression of their ethnic identity, such as during holidays or family gatherings, without it affecting their daily life.
Question 40
What is ‘intersectional discrimination’?
a) Discrimination based solely on a person’s gender
b) Discrimination that occurs at the intersection of multiple social identities, such as race and gender
c) A legal term for workplace harassment
d) A process for promoting gender diversity
Correct Answer: b) Discrimination that occurs at the intersection of multiple social identities, such as race and gender
Explanation: Intersectional discrimination recognizes that individuals may face overlapping forms of bias and discrimination due to their multiple social identities.
