Bridging Divides
Navigating the political and cultural barriers to DEIB
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https://doi.org/10.15448/1981-2582.2024.1.46627Keywords:
diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, DEI, DEIB policiesAbstract
In this article, the author explains the meaning and the historical
development of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and DEIB (diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging). DEIB policies have regulated the way companies and
educational institutions have implemented their recruitment efforts in order
to attract a diverse body of students and workforce. However, in the past few
years, there has been a very vocal anti-DEIB movement that argues against
the constitutionality of these policies. The article presents arguments both for
and against DEIB policies and programs and concludes by stating the need for
maintaining these policies, particularly given the socio-economic impact that
DEIB policies have.
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