Question 1

If your race is salient to you, this means that this dimension of diversity is ________ to you.
A)Visible
B)Important
C)Not important
D)Invisible

Accepted Answer

If something is salient to someone, it means that it is important or significant to them. Therefore, if someone's race is salient to them, it means that it is an important aspect of their identity and is therefore important to them.

Question 2

Racial identity development is defined as the process of
A)Learning about current racial issues in the U.S.
B)Being connected with the experiences of one's racial group.
C)Growing up with people of many races.
D)Being able to identify who is prejudiced.

Accepted Answer

Racial identity development involves understanding and connecting with one's own racial group, as well as acknowledging and respecting the experiences of other racial groups. It is a process of discovering and defining one's own racial identity, which can involve navigating complex societal structures and attitudes towards race. Learning about current racial issues and being able to identify prejudice may be part of this process, but they are not the primary focus. Growing up with people of many races can be a helpful factor in developing a diverse perspective, but it does not necessarily guarantee a strong sense of racial identity.

Question 3

Prejudices can originate from
A)The media
B)Our socialization as children
C)Our friends
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Prejudices can originate from many sources including the media, our socialization as children, and our friends. It is important to be aware of these potential sources of prejudice in order to actively work towards reducing and eliminating them.

Question 4

According to the author, it is more difficult for white people than people of color to understand racism and privilege because
A)There are more whites than people of color in the world
B)White people never have close friends who are people of color
C)Slavery no longer exists in the U.S.
D)They are less apt to experience a lack of privilege themselves.

Accepted Answer

The author argues that white people are less likely to understand racism and privilege because they are less likely to personally experience a lack of privilege. People of color are more likely to have experienced discrimination and inequality based on their race, which gives them a greater understanding of the issue. While the other options may also be factors, they are not directly related to the ability to understand racism and privilege.

Question 5

According to Schein's levels of organizational culture, which of the following is considered a surface level artifact?
A)Operational values
B)The physical layout of the organization
C)Espoused values
D)Underlying assumptions

Accepted Answer

According to Schein's levels of organizational culture, the physical layout of the organization is considered a surface level artifact, which is visible and tangible but may not fully capture the essence of the culture. Operational values and espoused values are considered deeper levels of culture, while underlying assumptions represent the deepest level and are often taken for granted and subconscious.

Question 6

Today diversity
A)Is the same for all organizations.
B)Is defined by U. S. law.
C)Includes only race, age, religion and gender.
D)Has no one universal definition.

Accepted Answer

Diversity has no one universal definition and can include a variety of factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, education, and more. While U.S. law may provide certain protections and guidelines related to diversity, the specific makeup and approach to diversity can vary greatly between organizations.

Question 7

An inclusion breakthrough means that an organization
A)Has lost a major diversity lawsuit.
B)Includes many types of diversity in its mission statement.
C)Keeps statistics on the numbers of women and minorities employed there.
D)Has changed its culture to one that truly values diversity and inclusion for every employee.

Accepted Answer

An inclusion breakthrough signifies that an organization has transformed its culture and values diversity and inclusion for every employee, regardless of their background. It implies that the company has made significant progress in overcoming unconscious bias, fostering a more inclusive work environment, and creating equitable opportunities for all employees. Simply having diversity metrics and a mission statement that speaks to diversity is not enough to achieve an inclusion breakthrough.

Question 8

The forces pushing for diversity changes include all but which of the following?
A)Demographics
B)Global business
C)Technology
D)Making diversity a competitive advantage

Accepted Answer

Technology, while influential in many areas, is not a force pushing for diversity changes in the same way that demographics, global business, and leveraging diversity for competitive advantage are. These three factors directly relate to the composition and operation of organizations in a diverse world, whereas technology is a tool that can be used in various contexts, including facilitating diversity initiatives but not inherently driving diversity changes.

Question 9

Which of the following groups is most apt to experience being privileged?
A)People without disabilities
B) Muslims in the United States
C) Immigrants to the United States
D)Workers over sixty-fifty years of age

Accepted Answer

People without disabilities are more likely to experience privilege in society due to ableism, the systemic oppression of individuals with disabilities. They may have greater access to employment, education, transportation, and other resources. While other groups may also experience privilege in certain contexts, such as white people in the United States, overall people without disabilities are more likely to be privileged.

Question 10

The author says that she, like most white people was
A) Taught that she was an oppressor of other people by her parents.
B)Unaware that she had an unfair advantage because she was white.
C) Socialized as a child to believe that her life experiences were not the same for people of color.
D)Brought up to believe that race didn't matter anymore in the world.

Accepted Answer

The author states that she, like most white people, was "unaware of the unfair advantages" that she had because she was white. She also says that "we were not taught to see these advantages as unfair or as a form of oppression," indicating that she was not taught to see herself as an oppressor. The other answer choices are not supported by the text.

Question 11

Male privilege still exists
A)Because males are still more powerful than females in most of the world.
B)There are simply more men than women in the population.
C)Masculinity is more visible than femininity.
D)A & B.

Accepted Answer

Male privilege is still present because males hold more power and authority in society than females. This is evident in areas such as politics, corporate leadership, and even household decision-making. Women are still fighting for equal rights and opportunities in many parts of the world. The fact that there are more men than women in the population (B) does not necessarily lead to male privilege, and choice C is not a valid reason for male privilege.

Question 12

All of the following are examples of primary dimensions of diversity except
A)Age
B)Religion
C)Gender
D)Sexual Orientation

Accepted Answer

Primary dimensions of diversity include age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. Therefore, option B (religion) is not a primary dimension of diversity.

Question 13

Applying the Kubler-Ross Model of Death and Dying to the study of racial identity theory can help one to understand racial identity formation because
A)It is so different from the other models in this reading and may be a better fit with some students' experiences.
B)Everyone is going to die, so it applies to all.
C)The author feels that this model is superior to the others discussed in the article.
D)B &C

Accepted Answer

The Kubler-Ross Model of Death and Dying provides a unique perspective on the process of change and adjustment, which can be helpful in understanding how individuals develop and navigate their racial identities. This model, which includes stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, can be applied to individual experiences of racial identity formation and the challenges that may arise along the way. It is not necessarily superior to the other models discussed in the article, and it is not necessarily applicable to everyone in the same way as death and dying.

Question 14

According to Thomas & Ely's three stage paradigm model, an organization that values diversity because it considers it to be a competitive advantage for selling to diverse markets is operating at which level of the paradigm?
A)Discrimination and fairness
B)Learning and effectiveness
C)Access and legitimacy
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The organization is operating at the third level, Access and Legitimacy, which values diversity as a means of gaining legitimacy in diverse markets. Discrimination and Fairness is the first level, which focuses on meeting legal requirements and treating all employees equally. Learning and Effectiveness is the second level, which values diversity as a source of creativity and problem-solving ability.

Question 15

The term "White Privilege" means that
A)White people have more money than people of color.
B)Most white people have a deeper understanding of racial issues than people of color.
C)Whites have unearned advantages that they often don't are not aware of having.
D)Harry White's racial identity development theory makes the most sense.

Accepted Answer

White Privilege refers to the unearned advantages that white individuals have in society based solely on their race. These advantages may include access to better education, job opportunities, and societal benefits that are not available to people of color. Often, white individuals are not aware of the privilege they possess, which is why it is considered unearned.

Question 16

Which of the following is a behavior rather than a mental process?
A)Discrimination
B)Prejudice
C)Stereotypes
D)A mental map

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is a behavior, which involves treating individuals or groups unfairly based on their characteristic (such as race, religion, age, gender, etc.). It is observable and measurable, unlike mental processes like stereotypes or mental maps. Prejudice is also a mental process that involves holding negative attitudes or beliefs about a group of people, which may or may not lead to discriminatory behavior.

Question 17

For many European Americans, who are in the early stages racial identity development, the learning process
A)Is more difficult than it is for people of color.
B)Requires creating an awareness of oppression and difference around race.
C)Can cause anxiety and stress
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Learning about and developing racial identity can be a challenging process for European Americans who may not have previously had to confront their own racial identity and the implications of privilege and oppression. This process involves creating an awareness of difference and oppression around race, which can cause anxiety and stress for individuals in the early stages of racial identity development. Therefore, all of the options (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 18

When white people learn about race they are always taught
A)That it creates an advantage for them in society.
B)That they may experience the world differently than people of color.
C)About racial oppression.
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When white people learn about race they...

Question 19

According to the author, learning about race and culture can be
A)Both an emotional and an intellectual process
B)Only an intellectual process
C)Stressful
D)A & C

Accepted Answer

Learning about race and culture involves both emotional and intellectual processes, and it can also be stressful. This complexity acknowledges the multifaceted nature of engaging with topics that are deeply personal and often contentious.

Question 20

Both white privilege and heterosexual privilege
A)Are always visible
B)Apply only to males
C)Are based on unearned power and privilege.
D)Are no longer an issue in today's workforce.

Accepted Answer

Both white privilege and heterosexual privilege are based on unearned power and privilege. This means that individuals who possess these privileges have advantages and opportunities that are not based on their own merits or actions, but rather on their membership in dominant social groups. These privileges can be invisible to those who possess them, but have real and tangible effects on the lives of individuals who do not possess them. Additionally, these privileges are still present and pervasive in today's society, and can have an impact in many areas of one's life, including the workforce.

Introduction

If your race is salient to you, this means that this dimension of diversity is ________ to you.

Racial identity development is defined as the process of

Prejudices can originate from

According to the author, it is more difficult for white people than people of color to understand racism and privilege because

According to Schein's levels of organizational culture, which of the following is considered a surface level artifact?

Today diversity

An inclusion breakthrough means that an organization

The forces pushing for diversity changes include all but which of the following?

Which of the following groups is most apt to experience being privileged?

The author says that she, like most white people was

Male privilege still exists

All of the following are examples of primary dimensions of diversity except

Applying the Kubler-Ross Model of Death and Dying to the study of racial identity theory can help one to understand racial identity formation because

According to Thomas & Ely's three stage paradigm model, an organization that values diversity because it considers it to be a competitive advantage for selling to diverse markets is operating at which level of the paradigm?

The term "White Privilege" means that

Which of the following is a behavior rather than a mental process?

For many European Americans, who are in the early stages racial identity development, the learning process

When white people learn about race they are always taught

According to the author, learning about race and culture can be

Both white privilege and heterosexual privilege