TRIGGERnometry Exposing The British DEI Industry - Mercy Muroki
Apr 28, 2024
Mercy Muroki dives into the booming diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) industry in the UK, questioning its legitimacy and impact. She critiques DEI initiatives, highlighting unintended consequences and the role of diversity officers. Gender roles and academic bias in social sciences, particularly around the trans debate, are examined. Muroki emphasizes the often-ignored socioeconomic status within DEI discussions and warns against rigid hiring quotas. The podcast also tackles declining birth rates and their potential economic implications for the future.
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UK Diversity Industry Size
- The UK has twice as many diversity officers per capita as any other country, a LinkedIn study revealed.
- This diversity and inclusion industry costs the UK public sector alone nearly half a billion pounds.
DEI Ineffectiveness
- Many organizations engaging in DEI initiatives are virtue signaling without evaluating their effectiveness.
- A significant portion of these organizations react to events rather than using data-driven approaches.
DEI Snake Oil
- Muroki claims to know individuals who have built lucrative careers as DEI consultants despite lacking expertise.
- She argues these individuals sell ineffective solutions, leading to backlash and exclusion.