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Diversity and Inclusion Glossary
Diversithèque©: the D&I lexicon
Our diversity and inclusion glossary is designed as a reference tool accessible to all, drawing on the most reliable sources in the field and Accordia's expertise.
This practical guide will help you to deepen your understanding of the essential concepts of diversity and inclusion.
Whether to enrich your understanding or guide your actions, this glossary will accompany you on your journey towards a more inclusive culture.
"To name things wrongly is to add to the unhappiness of the world."
- Albert Camus
Last update: November 13, 2024
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Accessibility
Accessibility is a characteristic of an environment, service or product that is designed to be usable by all, including people with disabilities, to ensure equitable participation. Sources : Slide 1 Universal accessibility | disability...
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Ageism refers to stereotypes and discrimination based on age, manifested mainly in negative prejudice and discriminatory behavior towards older people. Source: Ageism, a global issue What is ageism? - Taking action against ageism Re...
+ Find out moreSexist behaviour
Any conduct related to a person's sex that has the purpose or effect of violating their dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment (article L.1142-2-1 of the French Labor Code and article L.131-3 of the French General Civil Service Code. Contrair...
+ Find out moreCaregivers
People accompanying one or more members of their family or close circle who are suffering from chronic illness, disability or dependency. The particular situation of has given rise to new public health issues, particularly with regard to their recon to their recon...
+ Find out moreContinuous improvement
Process for strengthening the management system to improve the overall effectiveness of measures. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreReasonable layout
Reasonable accommodation is a specific measure designed to mitigate the negative effects of an unsuitable environment on the ability of a person with a disability to participate fully. Its aim is not to create an advantage for the person, but to compensate, as far as possible, for the...
+ Find out moreData protection impact assessment
The Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a compliance mechanism provided for by Article 35 of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The analysis consists in identifying and minimizing the risks of infringement of the rights and freedoms of data subjects in a trai...
+ Find out moreRisk analysis
A method of identifying the main risks, potential or proven, with a view to deploying corrective measures to limit their prevalence. In terms of discrimination and equal opportunity, this analysis covers all of the company's businesses and activities.
+ Find out moreAsexuality
Sexual orientation defined by an absence of sexual desire. Asexuals have little interest in sexual relations. They are more attracted on a sentimental level. Source: Definitions | SOS homophobie
+ Find out moreAudit or algorithmic self-diagnosis
In an algorithm, evaluate the use of characteristics as indirect indicators of discrimination criteria (e.g. surname as an indicator of ethnic origin). Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreBaby boomers
The baby-boomer generation includes people born between 1946 and 1964, a period marked by an explosion in births due to the return of soldiers and the economic prosperity of the 30 glorious years. This generation was marked by the political protest movement of May 68, the Second World War and the...
+ Find out moreBias
Biases are determinants that pre-orientate judgment and create prejudice. They can be cultural, sensory, cognitive, social or gender-related. Biases often operate unconsciously and influence our perception of reality. There are many different types of...
+ Find out moreDecision-making biases
Decisional biases are cognitive distortions that influence our judgment and choices, often unconsciously, leading us to make irrational or erroneous decisions. These biases are mental shortcuts that our brains use to quickly process information...
+ Find out moreBinarity
Gender binarity refers to a system of gender classification based on two distinct and opposing categories: masculine and feminine. This model assumes that each individual belongs exclusively to one of these two genders, according to the sex assigned at birth, and that these identities...
+ Find out moreBisexuality
Bisexuality refers to an emotional, physical and/or sexual attraction to both women and men. Many bisexual‧les prefer the use of the abbreviation bi‧e. Source: Bi‧e (or bisexual‧le) | SOS homophobie
+ Find out moreCisgenre
People whose gender (male or female) assigned at birth on the basis of external genitalia (penis/vulva) corresponds to their gender identity. Cisgender people are non-transgender people. Sources : Cisgenre or "Cis" | SOS homophobie What does cisgender mean?
+ Find out moreInclusive communication
Inclusive communication is an approach that aims to exclude no-one in the way it communicates, whether in writing, orally or visually. It seeks to represent and address all people equally, whatever their gender, origin, age, han...
+ Find out moreMaternity leave
Maternity leave is a statutory period granted to salaried women before and after childbirth, during which their employment contract is suspended. Its duration varies according to the number of children already at home and the number of expected births. The purpose of this leave is to protect the s...
+ Find out morePaternity leave
Paternity and childcare leave is a right granted on the occasion of the birth of a child. It is available to the child's biological father, regardless of his marital status (married, civil union, common-law, divorced or separated), even if he does not live with the child or its mother...
+ Find out moreParental leave
Parental leave, also known as parental education leave, is a right granted to employees that enables them to suspend their professional activity or reduce their working hours in order to look after the education of a child, whether following a birth or an adoption. ...
+ Find out moreConsent
Consent is the explicit, voluntary agreement of each partner prior to any sexual act. It may be verbal or non-verbal, but silence does not constitute consent. Consent must be free, informed and personal, and cannot be given by a third party. Consent is invalid...
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Measurement or examination of the characteristics of a service or process, the results of which are compared with specified requirements to assess conformity. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreCoworking
Shared workspaces. These spaces enable the pooling of resources and create a collaborative fabric between workers (freelancers, teleworkers) who would otherwise be isolated. The Covid period, which has accelerated the use of telecommuting, has encouraged the growth of these spaces. &nb...
+ Find out moreDiscrimination criteria
Discrimination criteria are listed in the various legal codes. Their list evolves over time (new criteria, changes in titles). Each member country of the European Union defines the criteria that protect human dignity according to its own framework (history, societal issues, etc.).
+ Find out moreCriteria for discrimination under the law
To date, the law recognizes more than 25 criteria for discrimination. Discriminating against someone on the grounds of their origin, sex, age, disability, opinions, etc. is prohibited by law and by the international conventions to which France is a signatory. The legal list of discrimination criteria...
+ Find out moreCorporate culture
Corporate culture, also known as organizational culture, is the set of values, beliefs, behaviors and practices that define an organization's unique identity. It is primarily shaped by the company's history, its raison d'être, its strategic vision, the...
+ Find out moreCumulative discrimination criteria
Discrimination can occur on the basis of several prohibited criteria. For example, a person discriminated against on the basis of ethnic origin may also be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, age, etc. To find out more, con...
+ Find out moreHuman rights defender
The Défenseur des droits is an independent administrative authority responsible for ensuring that citizens' rights and freedoms are respected. Enshrined in the Constitution, it has two missions: to defend people whose rights are not respected, and to ensure that everyone's rights are respected. The nomina...
+ Find out moreDiscrimination
Discrimination is the act of treating a person or persons unfavorably on the basis of criteria such as origin, sex, family situation, physical appearance, state of health, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political opinions, activities...
+ Find out moreDirect discrimination
Direct discrimination is a situation in which a person is treated less favorably because of his or her actual or assumed membership of an ethnic group or race, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender, p...
+ Find out moreIndirect discrimination
Indirect discrimination refers to a situation in which an apparently neutral provision, criterion or practice disproportionately disadvantages a person on the basis of a discriminatory criterion. Legal definition: "Indirect discrimination is a provision, criterion...
+ Find out moreRacial discrimination
Racial discrimination means any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, color, descent, or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, under conditions...
+ Find out moreSystemic discrimination
Systemic discrimination refers to the set of procedures, habits and forms of organization within a structure which, often unintentionally, produce unfavorable results for minority groups compared with the majority of the population. It manifests itself ...
+ Find out moreReporting and listening system
Tools made available by the employer to employees, agents and job applicants to collect and process reports of discrimination or violence of a discriminatory nature of which they believe they are victims or witnesses. ...
+ Find out moreCultural diversity
Cultural diversity refers to the coexistence and interaction of different cultures within a society or on a global scale. It encompasses the variety of cultural expressions, including languages, traditions, beliefs, arts, lifestyles, values and practices...
+ Find out moreDiversity of career paths
Career diversity refers to the variety and non-linearity of the career paths taken by individuals over the course of their working lives. This concept reflects the modern reality of the working world, where career paths are no longer necessarily linear or...
+ Find out moreInclusive writing
Inclusive writing is a set of writing principles and practices designed to promote gender equality and avoid any form of discrimination in language, by giving an equitable representation of women and men in texts. It manifests itself in the feminization...
+ Find out moreEqual treatment
The principle of equal treatment stipulates that all people should be treated fairly and without discrimination, based on objective criteria. It is based on the idea that individuals in comparable situations should enjoy the same rights and benefits,...
+ Find out moreEqual treatment
The principle of equal treatment is a fundamental concept which stipulates that all people should be treated fairly and without discrimination, based on objective criteria. It is based on the idea that individuals in comparable situations should benefit from the same treatment...
+ Find out moreEqual opportunities
Equal opportunity is the principle that every individual should have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of their origin, gender, social situation, disability or any other personal characteristic, while ensuring that inequalities at the outset are neutralized. For example, for...
+ Find out moreEqual pay
The principle that women and men should receive equal pay for jobs of equal value. Source : Equal pay for women and men and employers' obligations | Travail-emploi.gouv.fr | Ministère du Travail et de l'Emploi
+ Find out moreInternal survey
An internal investigation is a process implemented by a company or organization to examine and verify allegations of inappropriate behavior or violations of internal rules or the law. It makes it possible to determine the veracity of the alleged facts, to legally qualify the...
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Tangible evidence (paper, computer, etc.) of activities carried out or results obtained. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreWork-life balance
Work-life balance is a concept that aims to establish a harmonious balance between professional and personal activities, enabling an individual to flourish in both career and private life. Sources : WORK-LIFE BALANCE definitio...
+ Find out moreEquity
Equity is the principle of ensuring fair and impartial treatment, taking into account the specific needs and circumstances of individuals, in order to compensate for historical or systemic disadvantages. Sources : Equity - Legal definition Definitions : Equity - D...
+ Find out moreInventory (as part of the certification process)
Identify the tools, measures, data, partnerships, results, best practices, precautions and improvement actions already in place within the organization to promote equality and gender diversity in the workplace and/or the fight against discrimination and the promotion of diversity. &nbs...
+ Find out moreDigital ethics
A set of values to ensure trust in digital tools and their uses. These values include data confidentiality and integrity, and the security and transparency of data processing. Source : Groupe AFNOR | Les services du...
+ Find out moreEthnocentrism
Ethnocentrism refers to the fact of perceiving and evaluating other cultures through the prism of one's own culture, considered as superior or as the universal norm. It implies a difficulty in understanding and accepting practices, beliefs or behaviors that differ from one's own....
+ Find out moreAlgorithmic impact study
An impact assessment is a technical study designed to assess the consequences of a project in order to limit, mitigate or compensate for any negative effects. In the case of algorithms, the impact study aims to anticipate, assess and limit their potential discriminatory effects....
+ Find out moreExclusion
Exclusion can be defined as a process by which certain individuals or groups of people find themselves sidelined from society, deprived of full participation in social, economic and cultural life. It is characterized by a breakdown in social ties and a marginalization that...
+ Find out moreExplicability of the algorithmic process
An algorithm is explainable if it is possible to give all users a clear view of the procedures employed and the functionalities fulfilled by the algorithm, to enable informed use. Its use must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation...
+ Find out moreGender expression
Gender refers to the way in which a person manifests their gender through their appearance and behavior, such as style of dress, make-up, body language and other visible elements. These signals enable others to perceive and socially identify the...
+ Find out moreReligious fact
Religious fact is a sociological concept that enables us to approach religion not in its mystical dimension, but as an observable, pluralistic social practice. Religious fact includes elements such as rituals, founding texts and the social manifestations that influence the way religion is...
+ Find out moreFeminization of names of professions, titles, grades and functions
The feminization of the names of professions, titles and grades aims to make the role of women in our society, and particularly in professional life, more visible. It helps to deconstruct stereotypes and combat discrimination. Source : AFNOR Group | ...
+ Find out moreFlex office
A workspace that doesn't give employees a fixed location, leading them to regularly change places within the company, or even to work in other locations. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreGallantry
Gallantry refers to behaviors of courtesy and respect, mainly towards women, such as holding the door or offering one's seat. Traditionally linked to male-female relations, it aims to put the other person at ease. Today, it is sometimes perceived as a universal politeness...
+ Find out moreAlpha Generation
Generation Alpha, born from 2010 onwards, is growing up in a fully connected world, where advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality and connected objects are ubiquitous. These children evolve in a digital and globalized environment, with a ...
+ Find out moreGeneration X
Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, grew up against a backdrop of economic, social and technological change, including the rise of feminism, the economic crisis and unemployment, the appearance of AIDS, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the advent of computers. Characteristics generation...
+ Find out moreGeneration Y
Generation Y, or Millenials, are people born between 1981 and 1996. They are characterized by their familiarity with digital technologies, having grown up with the Internet, cell phones and social networks. This generation has been shaped by globalization, the emergen...
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Generation Z includes people born between 1997 and 2010. This is the first generation to have grown up entirely with digital technologies and social networks, with constant access to the Internet and smartphones. This generation has grown up in a context marked by major events, such as the...
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Gender refers to a set of socially constructed behaviors, expectations and identities associated with belonging to one sex. It can mean masculine or feminine gender, as well as non-binary and fluid identities. Gender is distinct from biological sex and reflects a way of...
+ Find out moreDisability
"For the purposes of the present law, a disability is any limitation of activity or restriction of participation in society experienced by a person in his or her environment due to a substantial, lasting or definitive impairment of one or more physical, sensory, mental or physical functions....
+ Find out moreInvisible disability
Invisible disability refers to handicaps that are not apparent or easily detectable at first glance. It concerns long-lasting limitations that affect the person's daily and professional life, without being obvious to those around him or her. Around 80% of disabilities are...
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Visible disability encompasses a variety of impairments and conditions that can be observed with the naked eye. Unlike invisible disabilities, which are not immediately detectable, visible disabilities manifest themselves as clear physical limitations, often linked to disorders of the body...
+ Find out moreHarassment
Harassment is violence based on a relationship of domination and intimidation, the purpose or effect of which is to degrade the victim's living conditions and impact on his or her physical or mental health. In the world of work, several forms of harassment are recognized: sexual harassment,...
+ Find out moreHarassment
Harassment is violence based on a relationship of domination and intimidation, the purpose or effect of which is to degrade the victim's living conditions and impact on his or her physical or mental health. Harassment occurs when a person is mocked, humiliated or bullied.
+ Find out moreHarassment
Harassment is violence based on a relationship of domination and intimidation, the purpose or effect of which is to degrade the victim's living conditions and impact on his or her physical or mental health. In the professional context, it takes the form of repeated behaviors that ...
+ Find out moreDiscriminatory harassment
Discriminatory harassment refers to any action related to a prohibited motive, suffered by a person and intended to undermine his or her dignity or create a hostile, humiliating or offensive environment. It can take the form of inappropriate comments, jokes, exclusion, overwork or ...
+ Find out moreMoral harassment
Moral harassment is defined by the French Labor Code as the repeated imposition on a person of comments or behavior likely to adversely affect his or her living conditions. This phenomenon often results in a deterioration in the victim's physical or mental health, and cons...
+ Find out moreSexual harassment
Labor Code definition: "repeated comments or behavior with sexual connotations that undermine a person's dignity or create an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment". It also includes the fact, even if not repeated, of exerting any form of serious pressure in the...
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"repeated comments or behaviour with a sexual connotation which either violate her dignity because of their degrading or humiliating nature, or create an intimidating, hostile or offensive situation for her" (...). "sexual harassment is the act, even if unrepeated, of...
+ Find out moreAmbient sexual harassment
Sexual harassment can take the form of environmental or atmospheric harassment, where, without being directly targeted, the victim is subjected to provocations and obscene or vulgar jokes that become unbearable for her. The French Human Rights Ombudsman has established the existence of sexual harassment b...
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See Ambient sexual harassment
+ Find out moreHeterosexuality
Sexual orientation of people who experience emotional, physical and/or sexual attraction to a person of the opposite sex or gender. Source: Definitions | SOS homophobie
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Sexual orientation of people who experience emotional, physical and/or sexual attraction to a person of the same sex or gender. Source: Definitions | SOS homophobie
+ Find out moreGender identity
Gender identity is the deep, intimate perception that each person has of their own gender. It manifests itself as a personal feeling, which can be multiple and nuanced: we can feel male, female, both, neither, or navigate between different gender identities. ...
+ Find out moreInclusion
Inclusion, as opposed to exclusion, means giving a place and recognition within the organization to all people, whatever their characteristics. Source: Definitions : inclusion - Larousse French Dictionary Framework of equity, diversity and...
+ Find out moreOrganizational inclusion
Organizational inclusion refers to the set of practices and standards put in place within a company to ensure that all employees, whatever their individual characteristics, feel fully integrated and valued in their work environment. This i...
+ Find out moreGender equality in the workplace index
The index is a tool designed to transparently measure the pay gap between men and women. It provides an annual snapshot of the situation and, depending on the results, highlights areas for improvement, which should be followed up by measures to improve the situation....
+ Find out moreIntersection
Intersectionality is a concept developed by Kimberlé Crenshaw that refers to the way in which different forms of discrimination (related to race, gender, class, sexuality, etc.) overlap and create unique experiences of injustice for some people. Source...
+ Find out moreDiversity Label
The Label Diversité is a certification created by the French government in 2008 to recognize an organization's effective, voluntary and lasting commitment to preventing discrimination and promoting diversity in its human resources management. More specifically, this l...
+ Find out moreProfessional Equality Label
The Label Égalité professionnelle is a certification created by the French government in 2004 to promote gender equality and diversity in the workplace. It can be awarded to any organization (company, association, ministry, local authority, etc.) that meets the requirements of the...
+ Find out moreCertification
Recognition by a third party of a system's compliance with the requirements specified requirements. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreSecularism
Secularism is a principle enshrined in the French Constitution. It guarantees freedom of conscience, the equality of all citizens regardless of their beliefs, the neutrality of the State with regard to religions and the free exercise of religious worship. Sources : What is the definition of secularism?
+ Find out moreWarning system
A whistleblower is a natural person who reports or discloses, without direct financial compensation and in good faith, information concerning a crime, a misdemeanor, a threat or harm to the general interest, a violation or an attempt to conceal a violation of an obligation...
+ Find out moreInclusive leadership
Inclusive leadership is a management style that aims to create a work environment where every individual feels valued, respected and involved, regardless of their personal characteristics or background. This type of leadership seeks both to foster a sense of appa...
+ Find out moreLGBT+
LGBT+ is an acronym for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, as well as other gender identities and sexual orientations included in the "+", such as queer, asexual, pansexual, intersex and others. Some companies may do so...
+ Find out moreFreedom of conscience
Freedom of conscience is the right of every individual to follow his or her own convictions, whether religious, philosophical or moral, without being subject to external pressure or constraints. It allows each individual to freely adopt the doctrines he or she deems appropriate and...
+ Find out moreDiversity management
The organization, procedures, processes and resources required to implement the management system for preventing discrimination and promoting diversity. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreMDPH
Since the law of February 11, 2005, the maisons départementales des personnes handicapées (MDPH) have been the one-stop shop in each département for simplified access to rights and benefits for disabled people (children and adults). They provide day-to-day support for disabled people...
+ Find out moreMentoring
Mentoring is a supportive interpersonal relationship based on mutual learning. Its main objective is to foster the autonomy and development of the person being mentored, known as the mentee. This relationship is characterized by the establishment of objectives that...
+ Find out moreMicroaggression
Microaggressions are apparently harmless words, gestures or behaviors that convey a hostile, derogatory or insulting character towards a person because of his or her membership of a community. The perpetrator's hostile intent may be absent, but the impact remains discrimina...
+ Find out moreMinorities
A minority is a group of people who, within a larger society, are distinguished by specific characteristics, such as smaller numbers than the majority population, ethnic, cultural, linguistic or religious differences, or the status ...
+ Find out moreMixed
Mixity is a concept that refers to the coexistence and interaction of people with diverse characteristics within the same space or group. It can concern different aspects such as gender, social origin, age, culture or profession. The aim of diversity is to promote div...
+ Find out moreSingle parenthood
Single parenthood refers to a family situation in which one parent raises one or more children alone. This configuration can result from various circumstances, such as divorce, separation, the death of one of the parents, or the deliberate choice of an individual to raise a child without p...
+ Find out moreNon-binarity
Non-binarity refers to a gender identity that does not recognize itself exclusively in the categories of masculine or feminine gender, or that does not fall into either of these two genders. This inclusive term covers a variety of gender identities, such as agenre, gender-fluid, bigenre, and others...
+ Find out moreNon-discrimination
The principle of non-discrimination refers to the prohibition of treating a person less favorably because of criteria, real or supposed, such as appearance, belief, age or sex. Sources : Discrimination (Principle of non-discrimination) - Guidance sheets - August 2024 ...
+ Find out moreISO 26000 standards
ISO 26000 is a set of guidelines on social responsibility intended for all types of non-certifiable organizations (companies, NGOs, local authorities, etc.). It aims to help them integrate ethical behavior into their activities in a socially responsible way. C...
+ Find out moreOETH
France's Obligation d'Emploi des Travailleurs Handicapés (OETH) is a legal requirement for private and public-sector employers with at least 20 employees to hire 6% of their total workforce as disabled workers. If this obligation is not met...
+ Find out moreSexual orientation
Affective and sexual orientation refers to the attraction, desire (sexual or emotional) that we feel for people according to their sex/gender. Attraction to people of the same sex/gender is called homosexuality. In the case of attraction to people of the same s...
+ Find out moreSocial background
Social origin refers to the position of an individual or group within the social stratification, often determined by factors such as the parents' socio-professional category, level of education, and the family environment in which a person grew up. This concept plays...
+ Find out morePansexuality
Pansexuality - and panromanticism - refers to a physical, sexual and/or emotional attraction to people regardless of their gender identity, sex or sexual orientation. It differs from bisexuality in that it completely transcends the notion of gender...
+ Find out moreParenting
All the ways of being and experiencing parenthood. Changes in social mores and new procreation techniques have led to a diversification of family situations and contributed to the emergence of new forms of parenthood: single-parent families, ...
+ Find out moreParity
Parity means that each gender is equally represented in a group of people. In France, there are a number of laws imposing parity, notably in the political arena (law no. 2000-493 of June 6, 2000). Strict parity should not be confused with measures inviting men and women to...
+ Find out moreGlass walls
Glass walls refer to a phenomenon in the professional world where women, although they manage to reach high positions in companies, often find themselves confined to departments considered non-strategic, such as administration or communication....
+ Find out moreGlass ceiling
The glass ceiling is a metaphor for the invisible barriers that prevent certain groups, mainly women and minorities, from reaching the highest levels of hierarchy in organizations, despite their skills and merit. This phenomenon is characterized ...
+ Find out moreAction plan
An action plan is a set of measures and actions to be taken to achieve a given objective (e.g., achieving gender equality, promoting diversity). This plan is usually set out in a document describing the various actions contributing to the achievement ...
+ Find out moreGlue-down floor
The sticky floor is a sociological concept introduced in 1992 by Catherine White Berheide to describe all the mechanisms that keep women in low-level, low-paid jobs with few prospects of advancement. This phenomenon is characterized...
+ Find out moreNational platform for listening to and combating domestic violence
The government website directs callers to numbers or to the online platform for reporting domestic, sexual or gender-based violence. 39 19 is a telephone platform for listening, information and referral for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence,...
+ Find out moreRecruitment platforms
A job board is a website dedicated to employment. Recruiters can post jobs and candidates can apply. These e-recruitment platforms have taken on a considerable role in the recruitment field. They include national operators such as...
+ Find out morePrecariousness
Precariousness is a situation of social and economic fragility and instability characterized by the absence of one or more forms of security enabling individuals and families to assume their basic responsibilities and enjoy their fundamental rights. It manifests itself in an inco...
+ Find out morePrejudice
A prejudice is an attitude or opinion formed without prior examination, an a priori judgment towards a group or its individual members that is formed without a thorough evaluation of the facts or individuals concerned . Prejudices are often the result of ethnocentrism, where people judge others on the basis of...
+ Find out moreProselytizing
Proselytism refers to the attitude or zeal shown by individuals or groups to persuade others to join their faith, ideology, doctrine or cause. Although the term is often associated with religious contexts, it can also be applied to political movements, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political parties, political...
+ Find out moreQuality of life at work (QWL)
Since March 31, 2022, the term "quality of life at work" has been replaced in the French Labor Code by "quality of life and working conditions" (QVCT). It refers to all the conditions under which employees carry out their work, influencing their physical, psychological and physical well-being.
+ Find out morePriority urban districts (QPV)
Priority urban districts (QPV) are suburban territories defined by the public authorities as priority targets for urban policy, based on local considerations linked to the difficulties experienced by the inhabitants of these territories....
+ Find out moreRacism
Racism is an ideology based on the belief in a hierarchy between human groups, based on nationality, skin color, ethnic origin or an alleged race. It manifests itself through hostile and discriminatory behavior or attitudes towards people in a particular group, ...
+ Find out moreInclusive recruitment
Inclusive recruitment is an approach that aims to guarantee equal opportunities and promote diversity throughout the recruitment process. It consists of identifying and selecting candidates solely on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and experience, without discriminati...
+ Find out moreRecruiting without discrimination
Recruiting without discrimination is an ethical and legal approach that aims to assess candidates solely on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and know-how, excluding any discriminatory criteria. This approach means guaranteeing equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.
+ Find out moreDiversity Coordinator
Person within the organization responsible for implementing and monitoring the diversity policy. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreProfessional Equality Officer
Person within the organization whose mission is to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the professional equality policy. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreHandicap referent
Person within the organization whose mission is to support employees with disabilities and coordinate the employer's actions in terms of welcoming, integrating and maintaining these people in employment. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services...
+ Find out moreSexual and gender-based harassment referent
In the private sector, a person within the organization whose mission is to guide, inform and support employees in the fight against sexual harassment and gender-based harassment. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreSocial networks and privacy
Online services designed to forge links between people with common interests. Employers are not allowed to collect personal information on personal social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, X (ex- Twitter), Tiktok, etc. Such a collation is not permitted. Such coll...
+ Find out moreCorporate respect
Corporate respect refers to the consideration and consideration shown to each individual within an organization, fostering a healthy and collaborative work environment. It implies fair treatment of employees, recognition of their contributions and acceptance of ...
+ Find out morePsychosocial risks (RPS)
Psychosocial risks (PSRs) are defined as risks to the mental, physical and social health of workers, caused by employment conditions and organizational and relational factors likely to interact with mental functioning. More precisely, they are...
+ Find out moreRQTH
The Recognition of the Quality of Handicapped Worker (RQTH) is an administrative decision granted to a person whose ability to obtain or keep a job is reduced due to an alteration in physical, sensory, mental or psychic functions. It enables this ...
+ Find out moreOccupational segregation
A situation where employees are assigned, de jure or de facto, to different professions on the basis of their intrinsic characteristics, such as gender or ethnic origin. Source : AFNOR Group | Group services in France and abroad
+ Find out moreSexism
Sexism is a discriminatory attitude or behavior based on a person's sex, which favors one gender over another. It takes the form of prejudice, stereotyping, inequality or violence against one gender, often to the detriment of women and minorities...
+ Find out moreOrdinary sexism
Ordinary sexism is defined as all attitudes, comments and behaviors based on gender stereotypes, which are directed against a person or a group of people because of their gender. Although seemingly harmless, these acts have the effect of consciously or unconsciously...
+ Find out moreSexuality
Sexuality refers to all aspects of the human experience of attraction, desire, behavior and intimate practices. It encompasses not only sexual relations, but also sexual orientation, sexual identities and affectivity. Sexuality is influenced...
+ Find out moreEthnic statistics
Ethnic statistics are demographic data that categorize populations according to ethnic, racial or cultural criteria. They may include information on national origin, skin color, religion, mother tongue or other cultural characteristics....
+ Find out moreStereotype
A stereotype is an exaggerated belief or distorted image, often simplified, about a person or group. It is a generalization that is part of the human cultural dimension and can generate prejudice. Stereotypes are acquired in the course of socialization and ...
+ Find out moreTransidentity
Transidentity is the fact that a person has a gender identity different from the gender assigned at birth. This means that a transgender person can identify as male, female, or other, regardless of the biological characteristics assigned at birth....
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Gender-based and sexual violence is a form of violence perpetrated against a person because of his or her gender or sexuality. It takes the form of acts, behaviors or even speeches based on preconceived gender inequalities and norms, designed to exert power over others.
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Violence committed within married couples, civil partnerships, common-law unions or between ex-partners. All forms of domestic violence are prohibited and punishable by law, whether directed against a man or a woman, and whether physical, psychological or sexual. Source : AFNOR Group |...
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