The podcast discusses how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are actually code words for politicizing, redistributing, and accommodating. It critiques the flawed logic and redistribution in DEI programs, explores interpretations of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and examines the impact of accommodation and renormalization on organizations.
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Diversity in DEI represents politicizing an environment and introducing identity-based critical theories.
Equity in DEI focuses on redistributing resources to benefit the proponents of the ideology, rather than achieving equality of access or individual merit.
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Diversity as Politicization
Diversity, as used in DEI, refers to the politicization of an environment by bringing in individuals who prioritize their personal politics over work or learning. It aims to fracture existing unity and introduce a focus on identity-based critical theories that force ideological conformity.
Equity as Redistribution
Equity, within the DEI framework, translates to the redistribution of resources and opportunities to achieve equal outcomes. It is a means of adjusting shares and opportunities to create equality of outcome, rather than focusing on equality of access or individual merit. The goal is to benefit the proponents of the ideology, not necessarily the people on whose behalf they claim to speak.
Inclusion as Accommodation and Renormalization
Inclusion, as understood in DEI, involves accommodating and catering to the sensitivities and demands of activists who present themselves as marginalized groups. It is not about genuine inclusivity, but rather about reshaping the values and norms of an organization or institution to align with the ideologies of the activists. This process, known as renormalization, forces others to conform to the demands of the intolerant and enables censorship and purges to maintain ideological conformity.