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LANGUAGE OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (ENGLISH) | Talking about diversity (general vocabulary) 1

Words like minority, norms, and stereotyping come up often in the news, at work, and in everyday conversation. Knowing them well helps you follow what's being said and join in these kinds of discussions yourself.

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Choose the correct (most natural-sounding) word from the following list to complete each sentence.
nuanced, institutional, ensure, minority, norms, bicultural, derogatory, integrate, widespread, stereotyping

1. That's a ( = offensive) term and is best avoided.✓

2. The term "gender fluid" has usage in these institutions.✓

3. You're oversimplifying a ( = multi faceted, complex) issue.✓

4. We strive to accessibility for as many people as possible.✓

5. Saying that "all people" of a certain race, religion, orientation, etc. are a certain way is known as .✓

6. The opposite of a majority is a .✓

7. They wanted to implement policies that would these new immigrants into society.✓

8. They refused to adhere to social .✓

9. A individual can be said to be part of or identify with two different cultures.✓

10. Discriminatory policies at that hospital are an example of racism.✓

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