UC Hastings College of the Law's Williams on Equality in Tech

The video discusses the findings of a report on the bias faced by women of color in the workplace. It highlights that women of color experience more bias than white women and men, often having to prove themselves repeatedly and take on unpaid work. The report suggests evidence-based practices to address these biases, such as bias interrupters. It also touches on gender disparity issues like maternal bias and compensation gaps, emphasizing that these are often due to workplace bias rather than family issues. Emotional tone bias is also discussed, with terms like 'intimidating' and 'sassy' being used against women of color.

What is one of the main findings regarding the bias faced by women of color compared to white women?

• They face less bias than white women.

• They face the same amount of bias as white women.

• They face bias only in specific industries.

• They face more bias than white women.

What additional responsibilities are often given to women of color in smaller companies?

• Leading DEI initiatives and managing HR departments.

• Handling only their job description tasks.

• Managing only financial departments.

• Overseeing only marketing strategies.

What is a 'bias interrupter' as mentioned in the report?

• A tool to enhance communication skills.

• A strategy to address and reduce workplace bias.

• A system to evaluate employee performance.

• A method to increase workload.

What is often mistaken as the reason for women leaving their jobs, according to the report?

• Poor workplace location.

• Insufficient salary.

• Work-family issues.

• Lack of career growth.

What is 'maternal bias' as described in the report?

• The assumption that mothers are more committed to work.

• The belief that mothers are less committed to work.

• The idea that mothers should not work.

• The notion that mothers are more efficient.

What is a common reason for the compensation gap between men and women?

• Different job roles.

• Differences in educational background.

• Bias in the workplace.

• Varied work experience.

How are women of color often judged in terms of emotional tone?

• They are considered too indifferent.

• They are seen as too passive.

• They are often seen as too aggressive or intimidating.

• They are perceived as too emotional.