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Do or DEI

Overwhelmed by the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion, aka, DEI? Don't know your ableism from your equity? When you match the definition with the correct term, this month's quiz will help you keep your foot out of your mouth — and hopefully your rear out of the HR office. By Charles Pappas

Match the word in the artwork and listed below with one of the definitions.

Equity	Ageism	Ableism	Marginalization


Emotional tax	Neurodiversity	Microaggressions	Cultural appropriation


Inclusivity	Privilege	Institutional racism	Cis

1 The discrimination or oppression of individuals with disabilities, based on the belief that typical abilities are superior.

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2 To relegate a person or a group of people to an unimportant or powerless position.

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3 The combination of constantly feeling different because of race, gender, and/or ethnicity, and being on guard to protect against bias.

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4 Using elements of a culture in a stereotypical manner or without proper recognition or respect.

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5 Snubs and indignities that people experience in their everyday interactions because of their skin color, gender, race, or experience.

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6 The unquestioned and unearned set of advantages, benefits, and choices a given group enjoys.

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7 A pattern of social institutions — such as courts, banks, and schools — treating a group of people negatively based on their race.

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8 The idea that there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving.

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9 Ensuring that workplace practices and programs are fair-minded and provide the resources for individuals to be successful.

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10 The negative stereotypes and attitudes about older people and a tendency to structure an environment geared toward the young.

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11 People whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

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12 The practice of including individuals or groups who might otherwise be left out or marginalized.

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