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Question 21
What is ‘internalized racism’?
a) When individuals from a privileged group discriminate against others
b) When members of a marginalized race accept negative beliefs and stereotypes about their own race
c) A form of government-imposed racism
d) When racism is only expressed in private
Correct Answer: b) When members of a marginalized race accept negative beliefs and stereotypes about their own race
Explanation: Internalized racism occurs when individuals from marginalized racial groups begin to believe and accept harmful stereotypes about their own racial group.
Question 22
What is ‘quid pro quo harassment’?
a) When sexual favors are requested in exchange for employment benefits
b) Harassment between peers of the same level
c) Harassment based on race or ethnicity
d) A form of harassment related to religious beliefs
Correct Answer: a) When sexual favors are requested in exchange for employment benefits
Explanation: Quid pro quo harassment occurs when someone in a position of authority demands sexual favors in return for employment benefits, such as a promotion or raise.
Question 23
What is ‘racial microaggressions’?
a) Overt acts of racial discrimination
b) Small, often unintentional acts or comments that convey negative or derogatory messages about someone’s race
c) Acts of physical aggression based on race
d) Formal complaints filed due to racial discrimination
Correct Answer: b) Small, often unintentional acts or comments that convey negative or derogatory messages about someone's race
Explanation: Racial microaggressions are subtle, often unconscious actions or remarks that can demean or marginalize individuals based on their race.
Question 24
What is ’employee utilization analysis’?
a) A method for determining how efficiently employees are using company resources
b) A comparison of the racial, sex, and ethnic composition of an employer’s workforce to that of the available labor supply
c) A strategy for determining the best employees for promotions
d) An assessment of employee satisfaction
Correct Answer: b) A comparison of the racial, sex, and ethnic composition of an employer's workforce to that of the available labor supply
Explanation: Utilization analysis helps employers evaluate how well their workforce reflects the demographics of the available labor market and identifies areas for improvement in diversity hiring.
Question 25
What is ‘internalized sexism’?
a) When women accept and believe in gender equality
b) When women believe negative stereotypes about their own gender
c) When men discriminate against women in leadership roles
d) When sexism is used to promote equal opportunities
Correct Answer: b) When women believe negative stereotypes about their own gender
Explanation: Internalized sexism occurs when women internalize societal messages that suggest they are inferior or less capable, which can limit their self-esteem and aspirations.
Question 26
What is ‘systemic racism’?
a) Racism that is expressed only in individual actions
b) Discrimination that occurs through policies, practices, and institutional norms that perpetuate inequality
c) A form of racism that has been eliminated through legal means
d) A strategy used by organizations to promote diversity
Correct Answer: b) Discrimination that occurs through policies, practices, and institutional norms that perpetuate inequality
Explanation: Systemic racism refers to the structural processes within institutions and society that disadvantage certain racial groups, even if there is no overt intent to discriminate.
Question 27
What is the purpose of ‘diversity climate’ in an organization?
a) To ensure that the organization hires only employees from underrepresented groups
b) To assess how the organization values and integrates diversity into its policies and practices
c) To develop a legal framework for addressing discrimination complaints
d) To provide diversity-related training to employees
Correct Answer: b) To assess how the organization values and integrates diversity into its policies and practices
Explanation: Diversity climate refers to the overall atmosphere within an organization regarding how diversity is supported, valued, and promoted across all levels.
Question 28
What is ‘disparate treatment’ in employment?
a) A form of unintentional discrimination that affects certain groups
b) When employees are intentionally treated differently based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics
c) A legal requirement to provide equal pay to employees
d) A practice of promoting diversity through targeted hiring
Correct Answer: b) When employees are intentionally treated differently based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics
Explanation: Disparate treatment occurs when an employer treats some employees differently because of their race, gender, religion, or another protected characteristic, which is unlawful.
Question 29
What does ‘social hierarchy’ mean?
a) The distribution of tasks among employees in an organization
b) A ranking system that assigns individuals or groups based on power, privilege, or status in society
c) A model of leadership in an organization
d) A system for promoting employees
Correct Answer: b) A ranking system that assigns individuals or groups based on power, privilege, or status in society
Explanation: Social hierarchy refers to the way societies or organizations structure power and privilege, often leading to inequities between groups.
Question 30
What is ‘gender nonconforming’?
a) Someone who conforms to traditional gender roles
b) A person whose gender expression differs from traditional gender expectations
c) A term used to describe gender-based discrimination
d) A legal policy regarding gender identity
Correct Answer: b) A person whose gender expression differs from traditional gender expectations
Explanation: Gender nonconforming individuals express their gender in ways that differ from societal norms, often challenging traditional ideas of masculinity and femininity.
Question 31
What is ‘privilege’?
a) A legal right granted to all citizens
b) Unearned advantages granted to individuals based on their group membership
c) A system for providing employees with benefits
d) The ability to influence others through authority
Correct Answer: b) Unearned advantages granted to individuals based on their group membership
Explanation: Privilege refers to the systemic advantages individuals may receive due to their race, gender, class, or other social characteristics that often go unrecognized by those who have them.
Question 32
What is ‘affinity or employee resource groups’?
a) Informal groups where employees of similar backgrounds meet to discuss personal issues
b) Groups within an organization that focus on supporting and advocating for employees from specific demographic or identity groups
c) External consultants hired to improve workplace diversity
d) A legal requirement for businesses with more than 100 employees
Correct Answer: b) Groups within an organization that focus on supporting and advocating for employees from specific demographic or identity groups
Explanation: Affinity groups or employee resource groups provide support, networking, and advocacy for employees with shared identities, helping to create more inclusive work environments.
Question 33
What is ‘hostile sexism’?
a) Discrimination that is intended to help women
b) Overt negative attitudes toward women, portraying them as inferior
c) A subtle form of discrimination that is difficult to detect
d) A strategy for promoting gender equality
Correct Answer: b) Overt negative attitudes toward women, portraying them as inferior
Explanation: Hostile sexism involves openly negative stereotypes and attitudes toward women, treating them as less competent or capable than men.
Question 34
What is ‘stained glass ceiling’?
a) A metaphor for religious discrimination in the workplace
b) An invisible barrier that prevents women clergy from advancing to higher positions in religious organizations
c) A policy that limits women’s roles in certain industries
d) A strategy for promoting diversity in religious institutions
Correct Answer: b) An invisible barrier that prevents women clergy from advancing to higher positions in religious organizations
Explanation: The stained glass ceiling refers to the limited advancement opportunities for women in religious organizations, where they are often confined to lower-level positions.
Question 35
What is ‘gendered organizational culture’?
a) A culture that equally supports both men and women
b) An organizational culture that rewards employees who prioritize job responsibilities over personal and family commitments, often disproportionately benefiting men
c) A strategy to promote gender diversity in leadership roles
d) A policy that enforces traditional gender roles in the workplace
Correct Answer: b) An organizational culture that rewards employees who prioritize job responsibilities over personal and family commitments, often disproportionately benefiting men
Explanation: Gendered organizational culture refers to workplace environments where success is often based on prioritizing work over family, which can disadvantage women who bear more family responsibilities.
Question 36
What is the ‘glass escalator’?
a) A process by which men, especially in female-dominated professions, are promoted more quickly than women
b) A metaphor for women advancing in male-dominated fields
c) A policy that promotes equal gender representation
d) A strategy to retain female employees in leadership positions
Correct Answer: a) A process by which men, especially in female-dominated professions, are promoted more quickly than women
Explanation: The glass escalator refers to the advantage men often experience in female-dominated professions, where they are promoted more rapidly to leadership positions compared to women.
Question 37
What is ‘sticky floors’?
a) When women are stuck in entry-level jobs and unable to advance
b) When men are promoted faster in female-dominated professions
c) A barrier preventing women from reaching senior positions
d) A policy that encourages gender equality in the workplace
Correct Answer: a) When women are stuck in entry-level jobs and unable to advance
Explanation: Sticky floors refer to the phenomenon where women, especially in low-level positions, find it difficult to move up the corporate ladder due to various barriers such as lack of mentorship or networking opportunities.
Question 38
What is ‘symbolic ethnicity’?
a) A form of ethnicity that plays a significant role in everyday life
b) An ethnic identity that is only relevant on specific occasions and does not significantly impact everyday life
c) A policy aimed at promoting ethnic diversity in organizations
d) The legal recognition of minority ethnic groups
Correct Answer: b) An ethnic identity that is only relevant on specific occasions and does not significantly impact everyday life
Explanation: Symbolic ethnicity refers to an ethnic identity that is celebrated during holidays or cultural events but does not shape one’s day-to-day experiences or interactions.
Question 39
What is ‘racial profiling’?
- a) Using someone’s race or ethnicity as the sole reason for suspicion or investigation
b) A strategy for promoting diversity in law enforcement
c) A legal term for anti-discrimination policies
d) Profiling candidates based on their professional experience
Correct Answer: a) Using someone's race or ethnicity as the sole reason for suspicion or investigation
Explanation: Racial profiling occurs when law enforcement or other authorities use race or ethnicity as the primary factor in suspecting someone of having committed an offense, which is a form of discrimination.
Question 40
What is ‘unconscious bias’?
a) A conscious decision to discriminate based on race, gender, or age
b) Social stereotypes formed outside of one’s conscious awareness, affecting decisions and judgments
c) A policy that promotes equality in the workplace
d) An intentional practice of excluding minority groups from leadership
Correct Answer: b) Social stereotypes formed outside of one's conscious awareness, affecting decisions and judgments
Explanation: Unconscious bias refers to implicit attitudes or stereotypes that unconsciously influence behavior and decision-making, often leading to unfair treatment of people from certain groups.
