This type of thinking from GMU and other universities is only possible because the terms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion all have two different meanings.
One meaning (the “Be Nice” part) is used in public debates, media, public relations for organizations, and damage control after public scandals
This type of thinking from GMU and other universities is only possible because the terms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion all have two different meanings.
One meaning (the “Be Nice” part) is used in public debates, media, public relations for organizations, and damage control after public scandals
The hidden meaning is implemented by bureaucracy behind closed doors.
One can see this in Mark Cuban saying that the easiest way to eliminate DEI pushback is to search and delete “equality of outcome”, as if that wasn’t the very definition of “equity”. But it goes to show you that the motte and Bailey really does work.
This type of thinking from GMU and other universities is only possible because the terms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion all have two different meanings.
One meaning (the “Be Nice” part) is used in public debates, media, public relations for organizations, and damage control after public scandals
The hidden meaning is implemented by bureaucracy behind closed doors.
I go into more detail here:
https://frompovertytoprogress.substack.com/p/understanding-diversity-equity-and
Masterful, as always!
One can see this in Mark Cuban saying that the easiest way to eliminate DEI pushback is to search and delete “equality of outcome”, as if that wasn’t the very definition of “equity”. But it goes to show you that the motte and Bailey really does work.