Post Tagged with: "stereotypes"

Analyst Fired After ‘Low Average IQ of Hispanics’ Immigration Study

Analyst Fired After ‘Low Average IQ of Hispanics’ Immigration Study

Is the Heritage Foundation in trouble after insulting the intelligence of Latinos and immigrants?

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Is Disney’s Princess Sexist?

Is Disney’s Princess Sexist?

Company pulls glammed-up version of Brave heroine off its Disney Princess website.

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7 Things NOT to Say to Asian-Americans

7 Things NOT to Say to Asian-Americans

These phrases should be kept off-limits when speaking to Asians.

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Boston Marathon Bombing: 3 More Charged in Attack

Boston Marathon Bombing: 3 More Charged in Attack

As two more international students are arrested, use caution to avoid stereotyping.

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Tackling Anti-Muslim Bias After Boston Marathon Bombing

Tackling Anti-Muslim Bias After Boston Marathon Bombing

Could U.S. deny student visas to Muslims?

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Should Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Be Charged in Civilian Court?

Should Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Be Charged in Civilian Court?

Some are calling for Dzokhar Tsarnaev, an American citizen, to be treated as an enemy combatant with little or no right to due process.

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Boston Bombing Fallout: Immigration Reform?

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The fear of a foreign threat could cause lawmakers to delay plans to overhaul U.S. immigration policies.

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4 Things to Know About Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

4 Things to Know About Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Knowing the facts can help prevent the kind of rumor and innuendo that can prove destructive in the workplace.

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Stereotypes: Embrace Them or Deny Them?

Stereotypes: Embrace Them or Deny Them?

Question: Suppose someone possesses some of the stereotypes that are attached to their race, gender, orientation, ability and/or age. Do you think this person should embrace or deny these qualities, especially regarding perpetuating stereotypes and advancing in careers?

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What Do White Men Think of Black Women?

What Do White Men Think of Black Women?

Question: Do all white men think all black women are hoochie mama, welfare,child bearing, uneducated b******?

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Racist Obama Facebook Pages & Your Office: What Do You Need to Know?

Racist Obama Facebook Pages & Your Office: What Do You Need to Know?

An overview of overt racism being used in this election, how it can affect productivity and what you need to do.

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Diversity-Management Fail: Racist Prank Escalates to Lawsuit at UCLA

Diversity-Management Fail: Racist Prank Escalates to Lawsuit at UCLA

Dr. Christian Head was told “not to make a stink” about the humiliating stereotype. Here’s how this racial-discrimination lawsuit emphasizes the need for diversity management.

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Talent Development Takes Wells Fargo Leader From Teller to $100M in Revenue

Talent Development Takes Wells Fargo Leader From Teller to $100M in Revenue

Talent development helped Michelle Lee rise to a regional vice-president position at Wells Fargo. What can your company learn from her extraordinary story?

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Jeremy Lin & Racism: 3 Ways to Stop Dangerous Stereotypes

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Asian basketball star Jeremy Lin has become the subject of jokes and racist comments. What can you do to prevent stereotyping in your organization?

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‘Blacks Should Not Be Satisfied With Food Stamps’: The Danger of Stereotypes

‘Blacks Should Not Be Satisfied With Food Stamps’: The Danger of Stereotypes

Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are the latest politicians to perpetuate negative stereotypes about Blacks. Dr. Claude Steele, educator and expert on stereotypes, gives advice on the dangers of these kinds of misstatements, their impact on the workplace and how to handle them.

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