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- December 14, 2024
Question 01
What is ‘benevolent sexism’?
a) Negative stereotypes about women
b) A belief that women are weak and need to be protected
c) A set of attitudes towards women that seem positive but still reinforce gender inequality
d) The view that women should not work outside the home
Correct Answer: c) A set of attitudes towards women that seem positive but still reinforce gender inequality
Explanation: 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.
Question 02
What is ‘aversive racism’?
a) Open hostility towards people of color
b) Holding both egalitarian beliefs and subtle, unconscious negative feelings towards minority groups
c) A refusal to work with people of different races
d) A policy of forced segregation in the workplace
Correct Answer: b) Holding both egalitarian beliefs and subtle, unconscious negative feelings towards minority groups
Explanation: Aversive racism is when someone believes in equality but still harbors subtle biases and negative attitudes towards people of color, often without realizing it.
Question 03
What is the meaning of ‘privilege’ in diversity discussions?
a) The advantages an individual gains through their hard work
b) Unearned advantages that come with being part of a dominant group
c) The right to speak freely in the workplace
d) The ability to access high-level job opportunities
Correct Answer: b) Unearned advantages that come with being part of a dominant group
Explanation: 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.
Question 04
What is ‘intersectionality’?
a) The study of how different identity categories interact and overlap
b) A theory about gender differences in the workplace
c) A legal principle ensuring equal rights
d) A method for classifying diversity in organizations
Correct Answer: a) The study of how different identity categories interact and overlap
Explanation: Intersectionality highlights how various aspects of identity, such as race, gender, and class, intersect to create unique experiences of oppression or privilege.
Question 05
What is the role of ‘Employee Resource Groups’ (ERGs)?
a) To evaluate employees’ job performance
b) To support underrepresented groups within the organization
c) To manage the hiring process for diversity candidates
d) To handle complaints of discrimination
Correct Answer: b) To support underrepresented groups within the organization
Explanation: 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.
Question 06
What is ‘disparate treatment’?
a) A policy that treats all employees equally regardless of their background
b) When someone is intentionally treated differently based on their membership in a protected class
c) A legal term for promoting diversity
d) An approach used to ensure equal opportunities
Correct Answer: b) When someone is intentionally treated differently based on their membership in a protected class
Explanation: Disparate treatment refers to intentional discrimination where someone is treated unfavorably due to their race, gender, age, or another protected characteristic.
Question 07
What does the term ‘systemic racism’ refer to?
a) Racism that occurs in isolated incidents
b) Racism embedded in societal institutions, policies, and structures
c) Prejudice between individuals of different races
d) Policies that promote racial diversity in the workplace
Correct Answer: b) Racism embedded in societal institutions, policies, and structures
Explanation: 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.
Question 08
What is ‘colorism’?
a) Discrimination based on someone’s race
b) Prejudice or bias favoring lighter-skinned individuals over darker-skinned people within the same racial or ethnic group
c) The belief that all races should be treated equally
d) The use of racial quotas in hiring decisions
Correct Answer: b) Prejudice or bias favoring lighter-skinned individuals over darker-skinned people within the same racial or ethnic group
Explanation: Colorism refers to discrimination within a racial group where lighter-skinned individuals are treated more favorably than those with darker skin.
Question 09
What is ‘constructive discharge’?
a) When an employee is fired due to poor performance
b) When an employer creates intolerable working conditions that force an employee to resign
c) A voluntary layoff option
d) When an employer offers an employee a severance package
Correct Answer: b) When an employer creates intolerable working conditions that force an employee to resign
Explanation: Constructive discharge occurs when an employer makes the work environment so unbearable that a reasonable person would feel compelled to quit.
Question 10
What is ‘adverse impact’?
a) When a policy disproportionately affects individuals from a protected class, regardless of intent
b) A legal term for equal employment opportunities
c) The intentional exclusion of minority groups from hiring practices
d) A strategy for promoting diversity in leadership positions
Correct Answer: a) When a policy disproportionately affects individuals from a protected class, regardless of intent
Explanation: 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.
Question 11
What is ‘gender fluidity’?
a) The belief that gender is strictly binary
b) The concept that gender can change over time and does not need to fit into traditional male or female categories
c) The process of assigning gender roles based on birth sex
d) A legal framework for recognizing non-binary individuals
Correct Answer: b) The concept that gender can change over time and does not need to fit into traditional male or female categories
Explanation: Gender fluidity refers to the idea that gender is not fixed and that individuals may move between or blend traditional gender roles and identities.
Question 12
What does ‘passing’ mean in the context of diversity and inclusion?
a) Passing on opportunities to avoid discrimination
b) When an individual conceals their non-dominant group membership to fit in with the dominant group
c) The process of being promoted based on merit
d) A test used to assess an employee’s diversity awareness
Correct Answer: b) When an individual conceals their non-dominant group membership to fit in with the dominant group
Explanation: Passing refers to individuals choosing to conceal their membership in a minority group to avoid discrimination or social stigma.
Question 13
What is ‘statistical discrimination’?
a) The intentional use of biased hiring practices
b) The use of generalizations or stereotypes based on race, sex, or age in decision-making processes
c) A system for ensuring equal representation in hiring
d) A legal framework for evaluating discrimination claims
Correct Answer: b) The use of generalizations or stereotypes based on race, sex, or age in decision-making processes
Explanation: 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.
Question 14
What is ‘social identity theory’?
a) A theory that explains how people categorize themselves and others into groups
b) A theory focused on the development of individual personalities
c) A theory that explains how social media influences workplace behavior
d) A framework for analyzing organizational structures
Correct Answer: a) A theory that explains how people categorize themselves and others into groups
Explanation: 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.
Question 15
What is the ‘similarity effect’?
a) A bias where people prefer to work with those who have different backgrounds
b) A bias where people are more likely to favor individuals who are demographically similar to them
c) A strategy for promoting diversity in the workplace
d) A form of discrimination against people with similar qualifications
Correct Answer: b) A bias where people are more likely to favor individuals who are demographically similar to them
Explanation: 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.
Question 16
What is ‘classism’?
a) A bias against people based on their physical appearance
b) Prejudice or discrimination based on social class
c) A system that promotes equal opportunities for all employees
d) A legal term for enforcing diversity in organizations
Correct Answer: b) Prejudice or discrimination based on social class
Explanation: Classism is discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their social or economic status, often leading to unequal access to resources and opportunities.
Question 17
What is the ‘stained glass ceiling’?
a) A term describing barriers to women’s advancement in religious organizations
b) A metaphor for gender inequality in higher education
c) A policy promoting the inclusion of women in leadership roles
d) A barrier preventing women from entering male-dominated industries
Correct Answer: a) A term describing barriers to women's advancement in religious organizations
Explanation: The stained glass ceiling refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women, particularly in clergy roles, from advancing to higher positions in religious organizations.
Question 18
What is ‘internalized oppression’?
a) The belief that all forms of oppression are externally imposed
b) When members of marginalized groups accept and believe negative stereotypes about their own group
c) A system for addressing oppression in the workplace
d) A strategy for resisting discrimination
Correct Answer: b) When members of marginalized groups accept and believe negative stereotypes about their own group
Explanation: Internalized oppression occurs when individuals from marginalized groups begin to believe and accept the negative stereotypes and limitations placed on them by society.
Question 19
What is ‘religiosity’?
a) The strict adherence to a specific religious doctrine
b) The degree to which an individual, culture, or community practices a religion
c) The rejection of all religious beliefs
d) The legal protection of religious freedom
Correct Answer: b) The degree to which an individual, culture, or community practices a religion
Explanation: 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.
Question 20
What does ‘heteronormativity’ mean?
a) The belief that gender is a fluid concept
b) The assumption that heterosexuality is the default or normal sexual orientation
c) A system that encourages the inclusion of all sexual orientations
d) The belief that all forms of sexuality should be equally accepted
Correct Answer: b) The assumption that heterosexuality is the default or normal sexual orientation
Explanation: Heteronormativity is the belief or assumption that everyone is heterosexual, which marginalizes non-heterosexual identities and reinforces traditional gender roles and expectations.
