Diversity and Professional well-being

Question 1

Name and define the different types of Biases

Answer 1

1. Stereotypes: The positive or negative beliefs that we hold about the characteristics of social group or people, without taking individual difference into account
2. Prejudice: An unjustifiable negative attitude, beliefs, thoughts and feelings someone holds toward an outgroup or toward the members of that outgroup
3. Discrimination: Unjustified negative behaviours and actions toward members of outgroups based on their group characteristics
4. Stigma: Characteristics that are seen as negative by society and are often projected unfairly towards an individual or group

Question 2

What are the outcomes of biases in our learning environment and social relationships?

Answer 2

Misconceptions and discrimination towards each other - Sexism, Racism, Classism, Homophobia

Negative outcomes:

• Insensitivity and poor cooperation skills
• Strain on relationships
• Limited knowledge about people
• Low tolerance of each other’s differences
• Lack of social cohesion in academic or professional settings

Question 3

Which factors make an individual ‘Diversity Competent’?

Answer 3

1. Awareness of self and others
2. Knowledge
3. Skills
4. Behaviour/ action

Question 4

What are the elements of well-being?

Answer 4

1. Career
2. Social
3. Financial
4. Physical