Diversity in Mediation

What simple act reduces bias?

• Applying rule and guidelines as evenly as you personally can

• Ignoring all rules and guidelines

• Applying rules you prefer

• Applying rules and guidelines you prefer

T/F

In mediation, minorities often receive less and pay more

• True

• False

When it comes to racial identity, ________ are most likely to comply with mediated agreements and non-monetary obligations

• White women

• BIPOC women

• White men

• BIPOC men

Which one is NOT one of the three steps to recognizing injury? (Per Felstiner, Abel and Sarat)

• Blaming

• Framing

• Claiming

• Naming

T/F

Prejudice is often environmental: people express prejudice because the setting either encourages it or tolerates it

• True

• False

Which mediation session has a higher risk of overt prejudice and bias?

• Landlord tenant

• Marriage dissolution

• Business transaction

• Employee discrimination

In light of societal norms and patriarchal expectations, what challenges exist in mediation for women and BIPOC individuals?

• Power

• Education

• Wealth

• All of the above