Diversity, equity, and inclusion

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/diversity--equity--and-inclusion

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What does DEI stand for and why is it important?DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It helps make sure everyone is treated fairly and can fully participate, especially those who have been treated unfairly in the past.
2. Why do organizations care about diversity?Having people from many backgrounds brings more ideas, helps solve problems better, and can make the company more successful and profitable.

Unconscious Bias: Prejudices or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions unconsciously.
Systemic Inequality: Discrimination embedded within the laws, policies, and practices of institutions.
Psychological Safety: A belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes.
Intersectionality: The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination.