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Key DEI Concepts

There are often repeated terms used throughout research, and these concise explanations of core DEI terms and ideas are explained here.

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Key DEI Concepts (3)

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Tokenism Explained

What is it and why is it important?

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Glass Escalator Explained

What is the Glass Escalator and how does it impact the workplace? The term “glass escalator” was introduced by Christine L. Williams in 1992, which...

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Stereotype Threat Explained

What is it and who does it affect? Claude Steele, former dean of Stanford University coined the term “stereotype threat” as the anxiety experience of...

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Emotional Tax Explained

What is it and why is it important for women?

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Glass Cliff Explained

What is it and why is it important for women?

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Inclusive Leadership

What is Inclusive Leadership? Inclusive leadership is a style of management that celebrates the individual’s strengths whilst also being supportive...

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2nd Generation Bias

What is Second Generation Bias? Second Generation Bias is a form of discrimination women experience in the workplace. Rather than first-generation...

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