WEALTH GAP
In Focus
"See more clearly when you are informed"
Wealth Gap Below you will find key terms, statistics, and other useful tools to understand and talk about Emotional Intelligence. If you would like to know more, consider coming to an IYC event. Our next one can be found below in the section labeled Our Events. We host them virtually, on a wide range of topics, discussing policy, civics, and current events.
Key Terms You Should Know
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Moments In History
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Statistics
17% of the C-Suite are BIPOC, according to Gartner, a technology research and consulting company.
In a 2020 survey conducted by McKinsey, 84% of respondents reported experiencing microaggressions in the workplace.
6.9% of CEO spots are held by women, according to an article by SHRM.
According to Out Leadership's 2022 Diversity Report, less than 1% of Fortune 500 CEOs publicly identify as LGBTQ+.
There is a 35% likelihood of outperforming competitors when a corporation is identified as more diverse & inclusive, according to McKinsey's 2015 Diversity matters report.
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Notable Names
Alok Vaid-Menon
Judy Heumann
Kimberly Crenshaw
Nika White
Isabel Wilkerson
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Our Events
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Further Resources
Wealth Gap Infographic
Share what you have learned about Wealth Gap. Our Infographic has been designed to be shared easily by printing, emailing, or posting on social media. Click on the image to view or download the PDF File. (Not for commercial use.)
Know-It-All Event Video
Our speaker event was insightful and fun! The interesting anecdotes from Jessica Mayer, Karthi Veeramani, Sanae Elmoudden, and Edy Penn were invaluable and truly entertaining. Watch the video to further understand the need to prioritize DEI and embrace a more inclusive lifestyle. You can also make an event out of it yourself by hosting your own Know-It-All Watch: DEI discussion party. Feel free to share this video with others! (Not for commercial use.)
Know-It-All Event Video
Our speaker event was insightful and fun! The interesting anecdotes from Jessica Mayer, Karthi Veeramani, and Sanae Elmoudden were invaluable and truly entertaining. Watch the video to further understand the need to prioritize DEI and embrace a more inclusive lifestyle. You can also make an event out of it yourself by hosting your own Know-It-All Watch: DEI discussion party. Feel free to share this video with others! (Not for commercial use.)
Take Action
Learn about, try to avoid communicating, and own up to inadvertent microaggressions.
When you witness a problematic situation, discuss it! Either in the moment ('calling out'), or in private afterwards ('calling in').
Commit to one DEI friendly action each week!
Host a social awareness movie night with family, friends, or colleagues.
Share our DEI infographic with friends, family, and anyone and everyone you think would appreciate becoming more informed!