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Understanding Privilege, for Healthcare Professionals

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1.  Which of the following is a type of privilege? racial privilege gender privilege age privilege all of the above

2.  Why is it important to learn about the effects of privilege? It will allow you to create a more equitable workplace and community. It will allow you to keep your privilege to yourself and ignore it. it is not important as there is no such thing as privilege. It allows you to second guess other people more accurately.

3.  What is the difference between equality and equity? Equality and equity are the same. Equality refers to treating people the same, while equity refers to giving people what they need for success. Equality refers to treating people the same, while equity allows people to flourish in their privilege. Equality refers giving people what they need for success, while equity refers to treating people the same.

4.  Which of the following may be an effect of privilege in healthcare? bias oppression skewed judgements all of the above

5.  Which of the following is a strategy that will assist a person in using their privilege to bring about equity? Acknowledge that privilege exists Get uncomfortable and understand your privilege Listen without passing judgement All of the above