DEI Toolkit: Income & Socioeconomic Status
The dominant ideology in the U.S. holds that is it is possible to change your socioeconomic status over your lifetime, but research has shown that it is highly unlikely. This…
The dominant ideology in the U.S. holds that is it is possible to change your socioeconomic status over your lifetime, but research has shown that it is highly unlikely. This…
Gender exists on a spectrum, with each of us lying somewhere along that continuum. Our gender expression can be seen in how we look, how we dress and how we…
The first step to creating a more inclusive environment is to understand the terminology associated with a person’s sexual identity. If you don’t know what terminology a person prefers, just…
AAUW’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plug and Play Programming is a way to help branches create programming and events around the topics included in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Toolkit.
Veterans bring another type of diversity to an organization. While they make look like everyone else, they bring unique ideas and perspectives based on their experiences. It is important for…
AAUW branches should work to become more inclusive concerning religious practices that are different from our own. As with all types of diversity, religious diversity brings different perspectives that strengthen…
Race often shapes experiences in American institutions such as the workplace, where racial discrimination is illegal. This includes being treated differently based on hair texture, skin color and/or facial features.…
Diversity of all types helps strengthen an organization. Seeking members who may have different mental and/or physical traits helps identify a new talent pool that can benefit an organization.
As our world becomes more diverse along many dimensions, and we redefine what families look like, we have to think about ways in which we can incorporate these diverse perspectives…