EDFN: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

According to Ms. Jones, what is the difference between inclusion and diversity?

• Inclusion is the practices and behaviors that we take part in that inform how we allow all people to bring their full selves into a space. Diversity is about the dimensions and differences in identities that may be measured through representation goals within a group or space. 

• Diversity is the practices and behaviors that we take part in that inform how we allow all people to bring their full selves into a space. Inclusion is about the dimensions and differences in identities that may be measured through representation goals within a group or space. 

• According to Ms. Jones there is no difference between diversity and inclusion. 

In acknowledging the need for more equity and inclusion in a space, what does Ms. Jones say those people "in the norm" must be willing to share or give up?

• Time

• Assistance

• Money

• Power

According to Ms. Jones, equity is about recognizing, interrogating, and revising _______ that prevent people from being complete participants in a space. 

• 
  

  systems and structures

• 
  

  deficiencies in education or knowledge

• social awareness and cultural attitudes

• bias and prejudice in individuals in power

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the deficit mindset of considering equity?  Mark all that apply. 

• Deficit focused programs are always an effective tool at supporting the success of marginalized people. 

• Deficit thinking considers the larger systems and structures that have created and perpetuate power imbalances. 

• Deficit thinking reinforces power imbalances by requiring people who are marginalized to return to those in power to ask for more assistance. 

• Deficit minded support structures can, by themselves, solve the issues surround equity. 

Decide if this statement is TRUE or FALSE: 

A close investigation of structural equity requires looking at both the past and the present for systems that have layered bias and marginalization and caused imbalances of power. 

• True

• False

Which is NOT a reason that explains why it can be initially challenging to determine the difference between inclusion and diversity?

• The words share the same meaning, people just believe they mean different things.

• Different organizations use the words differently.

• The societal definitions have changed overtime.

• Every individual defines the words differently.

What was diversity often mistaken for in the past that made it come across as a bit more shallow?

• Only working off exclusivity

• Only working off inclusivity.

• Only internal representation of individuals.

• Only external representation of individuals.

Through what model has equity typically been done in the United States?

• deficit-based model

• inclusivity-based model

• acceptance-based model

• diversity-based model

True or False: The systems at hand only need to undergo a small amount of revision to begin to practice deeper levels of equity.

• True

• False

Inclusion requires us to change our....

• Behaviors

• Representation

• Assumptions

• Nothing. Individuals must change their identities.