Get ready for the December 2024 Trivia Challenge! This month, as we wrap up the year, we’re exploring a mix of thought-provoking questions that will test your knowledge on belonging topics from around the world. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just looking to learn something new, these questions will help broaden your perspective and inspire reflection on the world we live in. Gather your colleagues and see who can score the highest!
Questions:
1. Which international day, observed on December 10th, is dedicated to enhancing global awareness of human rights?
A) World Peace Day
B) International Human Rights Day
C) Global Justice Day
D) International Equality Day
2. What was the name of the report that first introduced the concept of “intersectionality” in 1989, authored by Kimberlé Crenshaw?
A) Mapping the Margins
B) Demarginalizing the Intersection
C) Black Feminist Thought
D) Gender and Race Theory
3. In which country is it traditional for a holiday called “Boxing Day” on December 26th to include giving gifts to service workers and those in less fortunate positions, reflecting practices related to class and social equity?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) Canada
D) Australia
4. This term describes initiatives that organizations implement to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in fields where they are historically excluded. What is it called?
A) Diversity Hiring
B) Inclusive Hiring
C) Affirmative Action
D) Equity Recruitment
5. Who was the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award?
A) Laverne Cox
B) Jamie Clayton
C) Candis Cayne
D) Trace Lysette
6. This psychological framework is used to understand the layers of identity and the effects of societal structures on individual experiences. It’s a key concept in belonging discussions. What is it called?
A) Social Identity Theory
B) Cultural Relativity
C) Social Constructivism
D) Behavioral Sociology
7. The principle of “Do no harm,” often discussed in ethics, has been increasingly considered in belonging contexts. It urges individuals and organizations to act in ways that don’t adversely affect others. What is this principle formally known as?
A) Non-Maleficence
B) Beneficence
C) Primum Non Nocere
D) Actus Reus
Question 8: Which international day, observed on December 3rd, is dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities around the world?
- A) World Accessibility Day
- B) International Day of Disabled Persons
- C) Global Disability Awareness Day
- D) International Day of Persons with Disabilities
9. In 1990, this act was passed in the United States to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to state and local government programs and services. What is this act called?
A) Disability Discrimination Act
B) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
C) Rehabilitation Act
D) Equal Opportunity Act
10. This term refers to the disadvantages that minority students may face in standardized educational testing, where cultural and linguistic differences might impact their scores. What is it known as?
A) Educational bias
B) Standardized test disparity
C) Cultural bias in testing
D) Academic marginalization
Answers:
We’ve made the answers to our trivia quiz “invisible.” They are below, but in white text. So, as you figure out each answer, simply highlight the space next to the question number to reveal the word. Happy solving!
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Hope you enjoyed that! Stay tuned for next month’s activity.
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