Discussion 3: Diversity Training

Purpose:
Diversity training is a common method used by companies to deal with issues around bias, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. It sounds great; give employees some training and we are done! Unfortunately, diversity training is not the perfect answer, though it does have some merit. In addition, in California, diversity training is required. Companies with more than five employees must provide at least 2 hours of sexual harassment training to all supervisory employees and at least one hour of sexual harassment training to all non-supervisory employees as of January 1, 2020, and once every 2 years thereafter. (SB-1343)

Directions:
In your reading this week, you read and article about the merits of diversity training. Be sure to review it before answering this discussion.

Discussion Prompt:
What does the article say about knowledge vs. behaviors after diversity training? What tips does the research offer with regard to increasing the effectiveness of diversity training?

Have you ever had any sort of diversity training at work (current or past employer)? Describe the length and topics. Provide your opinion about how you felt during the training and if you thought it was worthwhile. How does your experience fit with the model described in the reading (regarding the effectiveness of such training.)

If you have never participated in sexual harassment training at work, describe the required training to be a student at SCC and how it impacted you. Did you learn something valuable? How does your experience fit with the model described in the reading (regarding the effectiveness of such training.)

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