Deck 1: Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege

Question 1

Which statement is the best example of inclusive language?

A)The average student worries about test scores.
B)The book was written for firemen.
C)I had a meeting with my female professor.
D)I met with my physician, who is gay, this morning.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the framework of the concept of diversity?

A)cross cultural sensitivity and being respectful of different cultures, ethnic groups and races
B)intercultural communication in the workplace, as employees require communication skills and cultural savvy to do business in a global context
C)all forms of difference using guiding principles of social equity, social justice and anti-oppression
D)cultural competency as the ability to practice in a manner that is respectful of and consistent with a person's culture

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which workplace diversity initiative is a good example of best practice?

A)giving mandatory diversity training workshops that all employees attend in order to prevent lawsuits or human rights complaints
B)giving diversity training in which employees can learn what makes some groups different
C)creating an inclusive working environment by promoting equity and removing barriers that prevent full participation
D)creating an inclusive working environment by establishing affinity groups that people can identify with

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is the goal of the 94 recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

A)to increase social awareness of residential schools
B)to bring about social justice to reverse effects of cultural genocide
C)to generate payment and compensation for the harm done to those affected
D)to make people feel guilty

Question 5

Asher came to Canada when he was 13 as a refugee from Syria.Life was full of challenges and hardships.School was difficult, trying to learn the new language and a new way of life.Despite these hardships, he successfully completed post-secondary education and become a successful lawyer.Although he specializes in immigration law, he refuses to accept cases for individuals from the Middle East, because he does not want to let in any terrorists.What level of internalized oppression is Asher exhibiting?

A)personal
B)community
C)structural
D)non-dominant

Question 6

A group of women who were survivors of sexualized violence decided to create a not-for-profit organization in their community to assist other survivors.In the planning and development of this organization, they were careful to ensure they would create an environment where everyone would feel welcomed, invited to participate, and valued for their contributions.They were also careful in developing hiring and service practices that recognized that people who experienced multiple or intersecting inequities-such as racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and so on-were often targeted to a greater extent for sexualized violence.What was this organization intentionally practising?

A)equality
B)inclusion
C)tokenism
D)social stratification

Question 7

Which term refers to a macro theory that is interested in those who are oppressed, that critiques social structures that exploit and marginalize members of a society, and whose goal is liberation from oppression?

A)social injustice theory
B)anti-oppression approach
C)celebratory approach
D)critical social theory

Question 8

Every day at school Lu experiences fellow students making comments towards her about her appearance.They call her a boy, lesbian, and dyke.Some say "I am only joking," but it doesn't make it hurt any less.What is Lu experiencing?

A)person-specific bullying
B)cyberbullying
C)biased-based bullying
D)homogeneity

Question 9

Company XYZ is made up of 40 senior and mid-level executives who are all men, and 45 administrative assistants who are all women.The president of the company, to show he is all about equal opportunity, agrees to hire a woman executive.What is this hiring practice an example of?

A)equality
B)inclusion
C)tokenism
D)equity

Question 10

Marginalization occurs when groups of lesser social power are pushed to the margins of society.Of the following groups, which would be the most marginalized?

A)heterosexual males
B)lesbian women of colour
C)gay white males
D)transgender people of colour

Question 11

What is the definition of culture?

A)the customs and traditions that are unique to a particular ethnic group
B)everything in our social environment that we learn through socialization
C)the race, ethnicity, and language of a particular group
D)similarities and differences across human groups

Question 12

Sarah is a woman who has experienced oppression and who has been marginalized in the community where she lives.It is hard for Sarah to know if this oppression is a result of her race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical abilities.She believes it is likely a combination of all of these.What is this complexity of identity called?

A)fluidity
B)salience
C)homogeneity
D)intersectionality

Question 13

If you live in Canada and are a woman of colour who does not speak English and you live below the poverty line, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?

A)a member of the dominant group
B)a historically privileged member of society
C)a member of the non-dominant group
D)a socially included member of society

Question 14

Which term refers to the use of the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging, and instant messaging to intimidate or harass others?

A)person-specific bullying
B)cyberbullying
C)biased-based bullying
D)homogeneity

Question 15

John comes from a wealthy, white suburban family with a long history of attending a prestigious private school.Although he is not the strongest academic student applying, because of his family's connection to the institution, he is accepted over a stronger academic student.Which of the following is tied to John's acceptance?

A)privilege
B)wealth
C)race
D)geographical location

Question 16

Which of the following is part of every form of oppression and experienced by every oppressed group?

A)heterogeneity
B)homogeneity
C)intersectionality
D)power

Question 17

Rico and Danielle have both been working for the same company for the past three years.They have comparable education and work experience; however, Rico is making $10,000 more a year than Danielle.What is this inconsistency of wage an example of?

A)social inequality
B)equality
C)equity
D)social norms

Question 18

In 2005, Canadian law changed to recognize same-sex marriage as legal.Which level of oppression does this change affect?

A)structural
B)community
C)personal
D)dominant

Question 19

Your grandfather believes that all people of Asian heritage are good at math.What is this an example of?

A)cultural relativism
B)marginalization
C)stereotyping
D)tokenism

Question 20

If you live in Canada and are a white, heterosexual male who practises Christianity and speaks English, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?

A)a marginalized member of society
B)a member of the dominant group
C)a member of a historically underserved population
D)a member of the non-dominant group

Question 21

You attend a conference where lunch is provided to the participants.Everyone is seated at a table in the dining hall at noon.Servers deliver each person a plate with the same food of equal portions.What concept is the design and distribution of your lunch reflecting?

A)equality
B)inclusion
C)tokenism
D)equity

Question 22

When discussing someone's identity, which term refers to the focus on their most noticeable or most important characteristics?

A)fluidity
B)salience
C)homogeneity
D)intersectionality

Question 23

Give a real-world example to demonstrate the difference between equality and equity.

Question 24

Canada's publicly funded health care system is designed to ensure that everyone has the same access to health care services and providers regardless of their ability to pay for care.Which concept is the basis this health-care system's design?

A)equality
B)inclusion
C)tokenism
D)equity

Question 25

Alyssa attended a group session where she was asked to tell members something about herself.She described herself to the group as someone who was "well-educated with a great sense of humour and a contagious laugh." What was Alyssa conveying aspects of?

A)her ascribed identity
B)her social identity
C)her hybrid identity
D)her personal identity

Question 26

A group of women came to a clothing redistribution centre and were all given a pre-packaged bag of clothes.This is an example of equality.A second group of women went to a different centre and were asked what they were looking for and were given clothing specific to their needs.What is this an example of?

A)equanimity
B)equity
C)undeserved justice
D)redistributive justice

Question 27

Which term refers to a social justice model that is concerned with fair allocation of resources between different groups within a society?

A)tokenism
B)distributive and redistributive justice
C)marginalization
D)institutionalized justice

Question 28

You are a health-care planner working with a community affected by poverty.Your responsibility is to plan services and programs to ensure that members of the community have what they need to achieve and maintain health and well-being.Research evidence has told you that people who live in poverty are frequently less healthy than those with greater income.As a result, you develop additional services and programs, rather than just the standard ones, to offset the impact of substandard housing, limited access to fresh, nutritious foods, and exposure to unsafe environments.What concept does your approach use?

A)equality
B)inclusion
C)tokenism
D)equity

Question 29

On the first day of class, the teacher asks Samantha to tell her classmates something about herself.Samantha responds, "The most important thing about me is that I am a loving daughter from a very happy family." What is Samantha conveying aspects of?

A)her ascribed identity
B)her social identity
C)her hybrid identity
D)her personal identity

Question 30

Explain the three levels of oppression? Give a real-world example for each level.

Question 31

Chapter 1's "In Their Shoes" feature relates the story of a 21-year-old post-secondary student who, while studying at university, discovers he has a brain tumour.In a matter of days his life changes, as does his identity.What is this change of identity called?

A)fluidity
B)salience
C)homogeneity
D)intersectionality

Question 32

You attend a wedding with a buffet dinner for guests.You are invited to serve yourself from a large variety of food dishes designed to meet a wide range of tastes, nutritional needs, and dietary requirements.The buffet style allows guests to choose their own portion sizes.What concept is the design and distribution of your dinner reflecting?

A)equality
B)inclusion
C)tokenism
D)equity