Diversity Flashcards
Define Diversity
A composite of individual characteristics, experiences and abilities consistent with AF core values
2 parts. Primary and secondary
Diversity
Primary dimension
Differences that are inborn or exert an important impact on your early socialization and have an on going impact throughout your like
Diversity
Secondary dimension
Characteristics that can change
Work ethic, income, marital status, experiences, religion, education, language
Also physical, mental, spiritual and emotional strength
SBTs
Socio-Behavioral Tendencies
The thought processes you use to help make sense of the world you live in
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Assumptions
Claiming something about a situation that is not supported by facts
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Stereotypes
A standardized mental picture that one person or group of people hold about another person or group of people
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Prejudices
An adverse or unreasonable opinion or thought about a person or group without all the facts
Usually based on deeply held beliefs
A Pre-Judgement
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Social Biases
Occur when someone unfairly favors or prefers a person, culture group, or race over another
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Perception
What you experience and observe becomes your reality
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Perspectives
Your position on a particular subject
How you mentally view a situation
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Collusion
When people cooperate with others, knowingly or unknowingly, to reinforce bad behaviors
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Silence
The practice of neither supporting nor defending the rights of others to be fully included in the work place
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Denial
A passive approach that simply ignores any evidence of negative behavior
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Active Participation
Actions that overtly work to prevent the inclusion of others
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Discrimination
Treatment or consideration of making distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group, class, or category a person belongs to rather than individual merit
Diversity Awareness
The ability to recognize and respond to the needs of various groups within an organization to improve working relationships, productivity, customer satisfaction and mission effectiveness
Social Sensitivity
One’s reception and responsiveness to the emotions, feelings, personality, temperaments, cultural differences, values and beliefs of those around them
Diversity-Supportive Org
5 Characteristics 1 Act Proactively 2 Leadership-Driven 3 Encourages ownership of initiatives 4 Think inclusively 5 Mainstream Diversity
Equal Opportunity
OE
Legal and regulatory mandates prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability for participating in the EEO process
Leading the FAIR way
Feedback
Assistance
Inclusion
Respect
Fair way
Feedback
Giving and receiving information on how to meet expectations