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The Death of DEI?
Diversity��Equity�Inclusion�Belonging
Diversity��A broad range of people, cultures, nationalities,
ideas, perspectives
is generally positive
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Equity��Equity = some people receive resources and opportunities based on specific needs
or circumstances
Equity = some people receive resources and opportunities based on specific needs
or circumstances��Equality = everyone receives the same resources
and opportunities
Inclusion��All the diverse parts are integrated into the whole
Belonging��Everyone feels they have a genuine place
Ian from KCMO asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“What does diversity add
if it's forced via quotas etc
vs being free flowing?
How will DEI help oil rig workers who need 50%
male/female employees?”
Jeff Taylor from Southeastern Massachusetts asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“When you visit a multicultural center you often times don’t find white people there.
What are some reasons
that might be?”
Grandpa from Texas asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“When does DEI cross the line into discrimination in the workforce?
Example:
Selecting someone for an immutable trait instead
of the best candidate.”
Fury from The Netherlands asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“I work for a fortune 500 company that heavily embraces DEI.
So far the only way I've seen this pan out is by blatant racism towards white men,
how is this helping?”
Cole from the Indiana asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“Why is the conversation
generally speaking about DEI focus more on race and gender rather than physical and or neurological abilities?”
Samuel from X asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“If diversity is generally positive and profitable why would you have to have DEI mandates?”
Thomas from Georgia asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“What would be your impression
if you asked your boss and
were told that you were, in fact,
a "Diversity Hire" by your boss?”
Ann from Canada asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“When CEO interviews equivalent qualifications (degrees and job experience, prerequisites, etc).
Is that when DEI would
be brought in?”
Youtube comments
@caliguy1260:I would love to see the execution of DEI into a framework that accounts more for socioeconomic status than race. That being said, most current research shows that diversity of opinion contributes to the efficacy of shared decision making. And that diversity of opinion emerges from a persons sociocultural background.
@craigessick3995: at what point would DEI stop, or would it go on forever.
@hadi-sh5nl: when are we going to have a lecture about the situation in the DRC because it does not get any attention like Palestine and Israel.
@gwdyon: Why does he need to 'bro' and 'dude' everyone all the time? It reminds me of the 'cool' uncle trying way too hard to be cool with the kids, ending up just being awkward.
@jacobmazurek9810: Broad range of cultures, etc. is generally positive. But, is it SO positive that it should be more important than other factors? And is there a diversity of thought? It would be important if you are trying to specifically meet disparate needs. Varying perspectives are important. Not so important if you are trying to meet generic needs. It also undermines the perceived qualifications of the person in the position. DEI was closer to necessary when stereotyping (including self-stereotyping) was more pervasive.
Where I dislike the “generational wealth” stereotype about white people is the claim that we all have money. Sorry, but I left for bootcamp at 18 with nothing but the clothes that I was wearing. Even those got taken away. Afterwards, I didn’t take anything from my family (but gave plenty) until my single mom passed at 62. I got her sewing machine and some photos as my inheritance. Not exactly “inherited wealth.” So the concept that I would be treated as if I was no different from a Rockefeller is dehumanizing.
@Horus-III Nope, men were the ones that gave women the right to vote and go to college, and wear pants. This teacher has a tendency to randomly make up his own rendition of history.
@vanities7374: Your definition of diversity as being positive assumes so much. How is it positive? Why is it positive? To whom is it positive? As Sociology has died as a discipline, we cannot define culture beyond music, food and dress. Culture means little if we cannot discuss it honestly. The issue is that we then must categorize people these superfluous characteristics. Let's ignore that people are individuals, make up so many cultures that it is silly to even try to identify anything according to that label. Basically, DEI is a concept that we can break people up into groups to compare them against each other to create additional power of influence for decision maker in whatever position he holds. It could be HR, marketing, management or admissions office. We can simplify not for the benefit of the powerless but the benefit of the person in charge.