EPL Equity and Diversity Review

Anika, Priya, and Aiden are in a school where they observe different behaviors. Which of the following scenarios can be considered as racial discrimination?

• The school treats students of different races equally.

• A teacher consistently gives lower grades to Aiden because of his race or ethnicity.

• The school promotes diversity and inclusion in all its activities.

• Priya's cultural differences are valued and respected by everyone.

David, Ava and Anika are discussing about racial discrimination. David gives an example. Which of the following could be his example?

• Refusing to hire someone based on their race.

• Paying employees of different races different salaries for the same job.

• Segregating students based on their race in schools.

• Denying someone service at a restaurant because of their race.

Maya, Grace, and Lily are part of a school project. What is the difference between Maya including Grace and Lily in the project discussions (inclusion) and Maya not involving Grace and Lily in the project discussions (exclusion)?

• Inclusion is the act of Maya including Grace and Lily in the project discussions, while exclusion is the act of Maya not involving Grace and Lily in the project discussions.

• Inclusion is a positive action by Maya, while exclusion is a negative action.

• Inclusion is about Maya embracing diversity in the project discussions, while exclusion is about Maya promoting uniformity.

• Inclusion is Grace and Lily being a part of the project discussions, while exclusion is Grace and Lily being left out or not being a part of the project discussions.

Aria, Jackson, and Zoe are discussing the impact of stereotypes and biases in their community. How can these stereotypes and biases affect their community and individuals like them?

• Stereotypes and biases have no impact on individuals and communities

• Stereotypes and biases are necessary for maintaining social order

• Stereotypes and biases can lead to positive outcomes for individuals and communities

• Stereotypes and biases can lead to discrimination, prejudice, and unequal treatment of individuals and communities. They can also perpetuate harmful attitudes and beliefs, leading to social and economic disparities.

Zoe, Nora, and Evelyn are part of a global student exchange program. They will be interacting with students from different cultures. What does it mean for them to have cultural competence?

• The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact effectively with people from different cultures.

• The ability to ignore and disregard people from different cultures.

• The ability to avoid and isolate oneself from people from different cultures.

• The ability to judge and criticize people from different cultures.

In a multicultural classroom, why is it important for the teacher, Benjamin, to have cultural competence when dealing with students like Lily and Scarlett, in order to promote equity and diversity?

• To reduce biases and discrimination, and promote inclusivity and equality for all students regardless of their cultural background.

• Cultural competence is not important in promoting equity and diversity

• Cultural competence only benefits certain cultural groups

• Promoting equity and diversity is not a priority

In a classroom, Jackson made a comment about Anika's traditional attire, which he thought was a harmless joke. However, Anika felt uncomfortable and marginalized. Emma, who was observing this, identified Jackson's comment as a form of microaggression. How would you define the term 'microaggressions' in this context?

• Intentional, overt actions or comments that uplift and empower individuals based on their membership in a marginalized group.

• Random acts of kindness that have no impact on marginalized individuals.

• Subtle, often unintentional, everyday actions or comments that marginalize or demean individuals based on their membership in a marginalized group.

• Deliberate, conscious actions or comments that promote equality and inclusivity.

During a cultural exchange program at school, Grace asked Arjun, who is of Indian descent, where he is really from. Is this an example of a microaggression?

• Yes, asking a person of color where they are really from is a microaggression

• No, telling a person of color that they are pretty for someone with dark skin is a microaggression

• No, complimenting a person of color for being articulate is a microaggression

• No, asking a person of color if they can teach you how to dance is a microaggression

During a group discussion in class, Abigail noticed some microaggressions from her classmates towards Scarlett. How can Abigail address and challenge these microaggressions?

• By retaliating with aggression and hostility towards her classmates

• By ignoring the microaggressions and not addressing them

• By educating herself, speaking up, and promoting inclusivity and respect in the group.

• By avoiding conversations about microaggressions with James and other classmates

Aiden, Emma, and Henry are members of the student council at their school. They are tasked with developing strategies to promote equity and diversity among their peers. What strategies should they consider?

• Implement inclusive policies and practices, provide equal opportunities, promote cultural awareness, foster dialogue and collaboration, challenge biases and discrimination.

• Enforce segregation and exclusion, discourage diversity and inclusion, promote cultural ignorance, foster division and conflict, reinforce biases and discrimination.

• Ignore equity and diversity, provide unequal opportunities, discourage cultural awareness, foster division and conflict, reinforce biases and discrimination.

• Implement exclusive policies and practices, provide unequal opportunities, discourage cultural awareness, discourage dialogue and collaboration, reinforce biases and discrimination.