Fundamentals of Diversity and Inclusion for Technologists

Enhancing diversity and inclusion in every aspect of technology is an essential conversation everyone should be a part of. In an increasingly interconnected world, we have a shared responsibility to ensure technology is a force that works to benefit everyone, countering structural sources of inequity where needed.

This session aims to jump start your personal diversity and inclusion journey by explaining the basics in simple terms with relevant examples for technologists. Concepts covered will include unconscious bias, privilege, equity, allyship, covering and microaggressions.

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2. You are maybe qualified to work at 7-Eleven
   You can always go back to your country
   You’ve never worked with women, have you?
   It worries me someone like you is in a position of authority
   What’s that weird smell?
   You are too aggressive, calm down
   You are a liar
   You are a cheat
   You are making us look bad
   Proceed to special inspection
   You hate Jews, don’t you?
   You are obviously full of hate
   You need to earn your place around here
   Your English is pretty good You don’t understand our culture
   You are overreacting
   I didn't mean it that way How can you spin it like that?
   You are the enemy
   Don’t be so sensitive
   You don’t smile enough
   Are most Muslims terrorists?
   You can’t block me!
   You talk a lot of nonsense
   Lighten up, it was just a joke
   You think you are better than us?
   Parasite
   Where are you really from?
   You need to be more friendly You are not qualified to have an opinion
   Don’t be so dramatic
   You need to be more like a real person
   Man up!
   Who are you to criticize us?
   You are too ambitious
   Don’t take it personally
   Can I see your papers?
   You are overqualified
   

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