Monthly Discussion (8/2002)

Stereotypes persist in spite of workplace diversity training

Please read the following article and share with us your point of view on the material below. You can do this by discussing the the questions posed or commenting in any way. 

This month’s discussion is based on an article published by The Charlotte Observer. Please use the link below to read the article entitled “Stereotypes persist in spite of workplace diversity training” by T. Shawn Taylor. After reading the article please share your thoughts by answering the following questions. Also, please feel free to add any additional thoughts or comments – perhaps you’re comments will lead someone else to respond, too.

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Discussion Questions

Q. The article mentions one workplace stereotype concerning women, specifically “women won’t relocate for advancement”. Can you describe other workplace stereotypes for women? 

Q. Can you describe situations when you encountered any of these stereotypes? 

Q. The article describes how we are primed to look at each other in terms of similarities and differences – called confirmation bias. Can you describe stereotypes that seem to apply to all women and others that seem to apply women of a specific race or ethnic background?

Q. What suggestions or approaches to you have for successfully dealing with stereotypes – either stereotypes applied to you or stereotypes you might have against others? In other words – how do we get past the stereotypes? 

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