The Mott and Bailey tactic in the DEI movement involves taking an aggressive position advocating for proportional representation, but when challenged, retreating into a more moderate stance. This tactic involves advocating for proportional representation in every job category, then retreating to the position of expanding the pool of qualified applicants when challenged. This tactic also involves accusing opponents of being racist for objecting to increasing the pool of qualified applicants. However, upon scrutiny, evidence suggests that the DEI movement may be engaged in overt discrimination against certain groups, such as Asian Americans.