Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Flashcards

Which term best describes giving each candidate the specific resources they need so they have a fair chance of reaching the same outcome?

Answer: Equity

Equity means adjusting support to individual needs, while equality means giving everyone identical treatment.

A recruiter notices that a hiring manager keeps favoring candidates who went to the manager's own alma mater. Which bias is most likely at work?

Answer: Affinity bias

Affinity bias is the tendency to favor people who share our background, interests, or experiences.

Which practice most directly reduces bias at the resume screening stage?

Answer: Blind or anonymized resume review

Removing names, photos, and other identifying details helps screeners focus on qualifications instead of demographic signals.

What does 'inclusion' refer to in a DEI framework?

Answer: Creating an environment where all employees feel valued and can fully participate

Inclusion is about belonging and full participation, while diversity refers to representation.

An employer relies almost entirely on employee referrals, and its workforce is already demographically uniform. What is the main DEI risk?

Answer: Replicating the existing workforce's lack of diversity

Referral networks tend to mirror existing employees' networks, which can perpetuate homogeneity.

Which is an example of a microaggression a candidate might experience during an interview?

Answer: Being told 'You speak English so well' when they are a native speaker

A microaggression is a subtle comment that conveys a stereotype or assumption about someone's group identity.

What is 'intersectionality' in the context of DEI recruiting?

Answer: The way overlapping identities such as race and gender create unique experiences of discrimination

Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term to describe how overlapping social identities compound disadvantage.