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Question 41
What is ‘weight stigma’?
a) A form of discrimination based on a person’s appearance or body size
b) A policy promoting healthy lifestyles in the workplace
c) The practice of categorizing employees based on their physical fitness
d) A system for assessing employees’ health
Correct Answer: a) A form of discrimination based on a person’s appearance or body size
Explanation: Weight stigma refers to the social rejection, bias, or discrimination directed at individuals because of their weight or body size.
Question 42
What is the ‘myth of meritocracy’?
a) The belief that success is based entirely on individual effort, ignoring structural inequalities
b) The idea that only people from underrepresented groups can achieve success
c) A hiring practice based on quotas
d) A policy that promotes merit-based promotions
Correct Answer: a) The belief that success is based entirely on individual effort, ignoring structural inequalities
Explanation: The myth of meritocracy is the belief that everyone has equal opportunities and that success is solely the result of individual talent and hard work, overlooking the role of systemic inequalities.
Question 43
What is ‘quid pro quo harassment’?
a) Sexual harassment where job benefits are contingent on submitting to sexual advances
b) A form of discrimination that occurs during the hiring process
c) Harassment related to an employee’s gender identity
d) A type of discrimination based on age
Correct Answer: a) Sexual harassment where job benefits are contingent on submitting to sexual advances
Explanation: Quid pro quo harassment occurs when someone in authority demands sexual favors in exchange for employment benefits, such as promotions or pay raises.
Question 44
What does ‘prejudice’ mean in the context of diversity and inclusion?
a) A negative attitude toward an entire category of people
b) A policy aimed at promoting gender diversity
c) The act of treating individuals differently based on their gender
d) A legal mandate for workplace equality
Correct Answer: a) A negative attitude toward an entire category of people
Explanation: Prejudice involves having an irrational, preconceived opinion about a group of people based on characteristics such as race, gender, or religion, often leading to discriminatory behavior.
Question 45
What is ‘gender identity’?
a) The biological characteristics that define a person’s gender
b) A person’s internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither
c) A legal term for gender classification in the workplace
d) A policy that promotes equal pay for all genders
Correct Answer: b) A person's internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither
Explanation: Gender identity refers to an individual’s personal sense of their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Question 46
What is the purpose of ‘equal employment opportunity’ (EEO)?
a) To ensure that all employees receive equal pay regardless of their performance
b) To promote the hiring of underrepresented groups in the workplace
c) To prevent discrimination based on race, gender, age, or other protected categories in hiring and employment practices
d) To eliminate job interviews as a requirement for hiring
Correct Answer: c) To prevent discrimination based on race, gender, age, or other protected categories in hiring and employment practices
Explanation: Equal employment opportunity laws ensure that individuals are treated fairly in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices, without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Question 47
What does ‘stigmatization’ refer to?
a) The belief that everyone should be treated equally in the workplace
b) The process of excluding or devaluing individuals because they belong to a socially disfavored group
c) A method of promoting diversity
d) A policy requiring equal representation of all social groups
Correct Answer: b) The process of excluding or devaluing individuals because they belong to a socially disfavored group
Explanation: Stigmatization occurs when individuals are labeled or treated as inferior because they belong to a group that is marginalized or devalued by society.
Question 48
What is ‘internalized ableism’?
a) A belief that people with disabilities deserve fewer opportunities
b) When people with disabilities believe negative messages about their own abilities and worth
c) A policy aimed at promoting disability rights
d) A form of discrimination practiced by employers
Correct Answer: b) When people with disabilities believe negative messages about their own abilities and worth
Explanation: Internalized ableism occurs when individuals with disabilities accept and believe the negative stereotypes and societal messages about their own abilities, which can limit their opportunities and self-esteem.
Question 49
What is the ‘glass ceiling’?
a) A barrier that prevents women and minorities from being hired in entry-level positions
b) An invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to upper-level positions in organizations
c) A policy promoting gender equality in management
d) A type of discrimination based on income levels
Correct Answer: b) An invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to upper-level positions in organizations
Explanation: The glass ceiling refers to the unseen barriers that prevent women and minorities from rising to senior leadership positions despite their qualifications.
Question 50
What is ‘hostile sexism’?
a) A belief in gender equality in the workplace
b) Antipathy toward women based on faulty and inflexible generalizations
c) A policy that promotes gender diversity
d) A form of positive bias toward men in leadership roles
Correct Answer: b) Antipathy toward women based on faulty and inflexible generalizations
Explanation: Hostile sexism involves negative stereotypes and attitudes toward women that reinforce their inferiority and limit their opportunities in various settings.
