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I appreciate all the earnest folks who are explaining why their institution's DEIA program was good, what impact it had, and why the govt eliminating it is awful. Really. I do.
But you're communicating the wrong thing. Because that's not the fight you're in.
The fight you're in is about segregation. The government is forcing you to choose segregation -- the obstruction of non white people (and white women) -- as well as queer, trans, and disabled people -- from entering or advancing in your industry.
You need to start clarifying THAT.
Be. Clear.
Help the media and public call a Thing a THING.
Hold your industry accountable by CALLING THE THING THE THING.
Make that room, that meeting, effing uncomfortable.
And force the question: Are we choosing segregation so that we don't end up on a fucked up list monitored by some 19 yo incel?
@DeliaChristina does this not also apply to those of us who are non-Christian, members of the LGBTQIA community, the disabled, etc as well?
A lot of people reduce this to just race and gender assigned at birth....
Trump's complaint about DEI was directly attacking disabled people
@LeatherCubAndrew
You're right.
@DeliaChristina I didn't want to come across as being more right, but that some people don't even recognize that removal of DEI impacts them too... their ignorance make them think it's okay and they definitely need to wake up.
I came across a youtuber who I once agreed with who now sides against DEI as a white woman and she immediately attacked me for "separating" people based on identity. DEI is about equity and inclusion among individuals with diverse identities which is a good thing
@DeliaChristina I just don't know if I am capable of convincing others that they have "skin in the game" too
I find that I am less interested in 'convincing others.'
I am, however, compelled to say what needs to be said. Folks can do whatever with it.
But saying THE THING is important.
Because it creates accountability.
@DeliaChristina absolutely I agree! I will try looking at it from that perspective moving forward.
My responsibility doesn't include convincing people, just saying what needs to be said and what is within my power. Thank you for providing enlightenment on the situation 