diversity/unconscious bias

What is the definition of Discrimination?

• Active process of acknowledging and respecting social groups, cultures, religions, races, ethnicities, attitudes, and opinions.

• The act of treating people differently because of their race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, or other identifying characteristics rather than on their merits.

• Variation of social and cultural identities among people living together.

• A preconceived judgment or opinion of someone based not on facts or knowledge, such as prejudging someone based entirely on his or her skin color.

What is the definition of Prejudice?

• Active process of acknowledging and respecting social groups, cultures, religions, races, ethnicities, attitudes, and opinions.

• The act of treating people differently because of their race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, or other identifying characteristics rather than on their merits.

• Variation of social and cultural identities among people living together.

• A preconceived judgment or opinion of someone based not on facts or knowledge, such as prejudging someone based entirely on his or her skin color.

True or False: There are study abroad programs available at Rutgers.

• True

• False

What does Ethnicity refer to?

• A preconceived judgment or opinion of someone based not on facts or knowledge, such as prejudging someone based entirely on his or her skin color.

• The act of treating people differently because of their race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, or other identifying characteristics rather than on their merits.

• The identity that is assigned to a specific group of people who are historically connected by a common national, origin or language.

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

What are the advantages of Exchange Programs?

• Networking

• Experience a national perspective while still earning college credits

• Experience new places and cultures

• All of the above