Definitions

Question 1

Definition of diversity

Answer 1

The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, expressions, and ideas.

Question 2

Compassion

Answer 2

Motivates people to go out of their way to help physical, mental, or emotional pains of another and themselves

Question 3

Empathy

Answer 3

Is the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference , that is the capacity to place ones self in another’s position

Question 4

Inclusion

Answer 4

The process in which individuals , organizations, teams develop an understanding and awareness for cultural differences. These differences affect individuals , organizations, and teams. Inclusion is actions that support diversity. Inclusion activities are more difficult when diversity is not understood. Diversity and inclusion lead to a sense of belonging.

Question 5

Inclusion at the workplace

Answer 5

Provides a work environment where all participate regardless of abilities, differences. Allows for choices and differentiated ways to complete assignments.

Question 6

Microaggression

Answer 6

A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of inderect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority. A brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral , and environmental indignities , whether intentional or unintentional that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial, gender, sexual orientation , and religious slights and insults to the target person or group.

Question 7

Micro aggressions in the workplace

Answer 7

Microagressions can take on many forms, and often with the best of intentions. Some examples include telling a woman she should smile. Referring to something you do not like as “gay”. Someone clutching his or her purse when a person of color walks by