Equality and Anti-Discrimination in the Workplace

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What is the primary role of the Faculty Equality Consultant in cases of discrimination or harassment?

  • Assisting in the process of reporting the incident to the Anti-Discrimination Committee. (correct)
  • Directly submitting a report to the Anti-Discrimination Committee on behalf of the reporter.
  • Providing psychological support to the person reporting the incident.
  • Providing the Vice-Rector with a detailed report of the initial meeting with the person requesting support.

Which statement best describes the principle of equal treatment?

  • The absence of any conduct constituting unequal treatment, except for situations justified by specific circumstances. (correct)
  • The permissibility of certain behaviors constituting unequal treatment that are accepted within a given social group.
  • The absence of any conduct constituting unequal treatment, except in employment-related situations.
  • The absence of any conduct constituting unequal treatment, without exceptions.

What are some potential effects of discrimination within a university workplace environment?

  • A decline in work quality, decreased staff motivation, and damage to the university's reputation. (correct)
  • Increased productivity due to heightened awareness of workplace dynamics.
  • Mass resignations of employees from their positions.
  • Only the deterioration of the working atmosphere.

Requiring a student with speech communication difficulties to complete a traditional oral exam, when not essential to the course objectives, constitutes:

<p>Indirect discrimination. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is are identified as significant factors contributing to discriminatory behavior?

<p>Personality, motivational, sociocultural and cognitive factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the nature of discrimination in public institutions?

<p>Discriminatory organisational practices can lead to unequal access to resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cognitive factors contribute to discrimination?

<p>They are linked to how we categorize information and process it selectively. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which order correctly represents the progression of discriminatory behavior?

<p>Stereotypes – prejudice – discrimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for negative attitudes and emotional reactions specifically directed toward individuals with disabilities?

<p>Ableism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To whom should a report of discrimination or harassment occurring at the MCSU be addressed?

<p>The Anti-Discrimination Committee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between direct and indirect discrimination?

<p>Direct discrimination involves overt actions, while indirect discrimination arises from seemingly neutral policies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exemplifies structural discrimination most clearly?

<p>A university's admission policies favor alumni, disadvantaging first-generation students. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can universities proactively combat the effects of discrimination?

<p>By promoting diversity and inclusion through training, policies, and awareness campaigns. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do stereotypes play in the cycle of discrimination?

<p>Stereotypes can reinforce existing biases and justify discriminatory actions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for universities to address microaggressions even if they seem minor?

<p>Microaggressions reinforce stereotypes and contribute to a hostile environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Faculty Equality Consultant

Assists in reporting discrimination or harassment cases to the Anti-Discrimination Committee.

Principle of Equal Treatment

The absence of unequal treatment, except when justified by circumstances.

Effects of Workplace Discrimination

May include a deteriorated work atmosphere, lower work quality and decreased productivity.

Discrimination example

Imposing a standard oral exam on a student with speech difficulties may be discrimination.

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Factors of Discrimination

Discrimination contributors can be personality, motivational, sociocultural, and cognitive.

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Discriminatory Organizational Practices

Discriminatory practices create unequal access to goods, services and resources.

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Cognitive Factors in Discrimination

Related to categorizing and selectively processing information.

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Chain of Discrimination

The correct order is: stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination.

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Ableism

Negative attitudes toward people with disabilities.

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Discrimination case notification

Should be addressed to the Anti-Discrimination Committee

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Study Notes

  • The Faculty Equality Consultant assists in reporting discrimination or harassment cases to the Anti-Discrimination Committee.

  • The principle of equal treatment means the absence of any conduct constituting unequal treatment except for situations justified by the circumstances of the case.

  • Effects of discrimination in a university workplace include:

    • Deterioration of the working atmosphere.
    • Lower quality of work and motivation, decreasing productivity and efficiency.
    • Damage to the university's reputation, especially if the discrimination case is publicized.
  • Requiring a student with speech communication difficulties to take a traditional oral exam (unless required by the course's nature) constitutes indirect discrimination.

  • Factors contributing to discrimination include:

    • Personality factors.
    • Motivational factors.
    • Sociocultural factors.
    • Cognitive factors.
  • Discriminatory organizational practices result in unequal access to goods, services, or resources.

  • Cognitive factors contributing to discrimination are related to the processes of categorization and selective processing of information.

  • The correct order in the chain of discrimination is: stereotypes – prejudice – discrimination.

  • Negative attitudes and emotional negativity towards people with different types of disabilities are: ableism.

  • A notification about discrimination or harassment occurring on MCSU premises or related to its activities should be addressed to the Anti-Discrimination Committee.

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