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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

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What is it and why is it important?

Key DEI Concepts
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Glass Escalator Explained

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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...

Key DEI Concepts Broken Ladders
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What is Stereotype Threat?

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

Key DEI Concepts Second Generational Bias Sticky Floor
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What is Emotional Tax?

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What Is Emotional Tax and How Does It Affect Women’s Careers?

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What is the Glass Cliff?

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What is the Glass Cliff and why does it impact women's careers?

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What is Inclusive Leadership?

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What is Inclusive Leadership? Definition & Examples Inclusive leadership is a style of management that celebrates the individual’s strengths whilst...

Key DEI Concepts Psychological Safety Inclusive Leadership
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What is Second Generation Bias?

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

Second Generation Bias Motherhood Penalty Key DEI Concepts Double Bind
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