Episode
How to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it | Mariam Veiszadeh
15:22
Published: Tue Jan 17 2023
Description
Depending on your lot in life, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simple reflection of merit. Backed by statistics and personal stories, lawyer Mariam Veiszadeh offers a much-needed perspective check on the quasi-equality touted in business today, calling for real change in workplace diversity and inclusion that routs out biases rather than replicating them.
Chapters
Mariam Veiszadeh discusses how stereotyping, privilege, and bias cause an uneven playing field in business, and presents ideas for increased inclusivity in the workplace.
00:00 - 03:08 (03:08)
Summary
Mariam Veiszadeh discusses how stereotyping, privilege, and bias cause an uneven playing field in business, and presents ideas for increased inclusivity in the workplace.
EpisodeHow to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it | Mariam Veiszadeh
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The lack of diversity in leadership positions is a result of unconscious bias, stereotyping, and societal privilege creating an unequal playing field for diverse minority groups in corporate Australia.
03:08 - 12:36 (09:28)
Summary
The lack of diversity in leadership positions is a result of unconscious bias, stereotyping, and societal privilege creating an unequal playing field for diverse minority groups in corporate Australia.
EpisodeHow to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it | Mariam Veiszadeh
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The author argues that targets for diversity are required in industries where it is lacking to tackle disenfranchisement among the youth, particularly those of diverse backgrounds, and to inspire future generations to aspire to greater heights.
12:36 - 13:56 (01:20)
Summary
The author argues that targets for diversity are required in industries where it is lacking to tackle disenfranchisement among the youth, particularly those of diverse backgrounds, and to inspire future generations to aspire to greater heights.