- cross-posted to:
- usa@midwest.social
- cross-posted to:
- usa@midwest.social
Summary
The term “DEI” (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has become a coded way for Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism, echoing past racist dog whistles.
This parallels with Lee Atwater’s 1981 admission that conservatives used abstract terms like “states’ rights” to mask racism.
Today, figures like Alina Habba, Tim Burchett, and far-right influencers use “DEI hire” to discredit qualified Black figures.
The media’s failure to challenge this rhetoric allows racism to persist, making “DEI” a modern substitute for explicit racial slurs.
Um no. No one should have to justify the spot in an organization based on their culture, race, sexual orientation or gender. I think your scenario illustrates how ridiculous caring intensely about cultural background is for hiring situations. Wouldn’t diversity of hobbies, or college education backgrounds be just as valid? Business should be about business, not crafting the perfect society. If you’re a good person and a good fit for the role then you’re a good fit.
I believe diversity is a admiral goal for an organization. I just don’t think DEI policies give enough benefits to the groups they want to protect to be worth the negative second order effects.
Well, at least a general objective.
They are. I’ve been asked about hobbies and such before in interviews (my boss even brings somw of them up when we are doing introductions to new hires/interns) and my boss remarked in my interview that he had never interviewed someone that went to my college. Those things are factors.