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Article
Publication Date
3-31-2024
Abstract
"The persistent debate surrounding the term DEI reveals a broader dissatisfaction with its perceived limitations and the misunderstandings around its true meanings and concepts. As DEI initiatives face de-funding and positions are eliminated, there's a risk of the term becoming diluted, associated more with performative gestures than genuine structural change.
This backlash against DEI also signifies a growing disappointment with 'buzzword-driven' approaches to diversity and inclusion, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of equity and justice. In the middle of this critique, the idea of renaming DEI emerges as a means of revitalizing the discourse and re-centering efforts on inclusivity and social justice."
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The author
Recommended Citation
Nawar, E. (2024, March 31). What if we no longer call it DEI? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-we-longer-call-dei-essraa-nawar-lmiqc/
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This article was originally published on LinkedIn in 2024.