Minal Bopaiah - What is Equity?

Minal Bopaiah discusses the importance of equity in creating a fair world, highlighting its often misunderstood nature. She shares her family's immigration story, illustrating systemic inequities and the impact of historical policies. Bopaiah emphasizes the need to redesign systems using core values to benefit more people, advocating for socialized education to address inequities.

What is the main reason equity is often overlooked in discussions about diversity and inclusion?

• It is too simple to understand.

• It focuses on individual feelings.

• It is not relevant to modern society.

• It involves complex systems and policies.

According to Minal Bopaiah, what truth must be acknowledged to move forward and innovate?

• The founding fathers designed a system that worked equally for everyone.

• The founding fathers were against any form of inequality.

• The founding fathers designed a system that favored white men with property.

• The founding fathers did not enshrine any values in the founding documents.

What was one of the cultural shocks Minal's parents faced upon arriving in the US?

• They found it difficult to find a place to live.

• They experienced more gunshot wounds in one night than in four years in England.

• They were not allowed to practice medicine.

• They were unable to find jobs in their field.

What significant change did the 1965 immigration act bring to the US?

• It eliminated all immigration quotas.

• It granted visas based on labor needs and family ties.

• It restricted immigration based on race.

• It prioritized immigration from European countries.

How did the US immigration system take advantage of socialized education in other countries?

• By recruiting educated individuals from countries with affordable education.

• By funding education systems in other countries.

• By providing free education to immigrants.

• By offering scholarships to international students.

What is the 'model minority' myth often associated with?

• The perception that certain minorities achieve success due to their cultural values.

• The belief that all minorities are equally successful.

• The notion that success is due to access to affordable education in their home countries.

• The idea that some minorities are naturally more intelligent.

What does Minal Bopaiah suggest would happen if the US provided socialized education?

• There would be fewer doctors in the Indian diaspora.

• There would be a decrease in the quality of education.

• There would be more American-born doctors with diverse backgrounds.

• There would be no change in the number of doctors.