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The Spiral of Tokenism: Part 1

Hold That Thought by Sarah Haider • 3360 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity Discrimination Activism Racism Inclusion
  1. Criticism of DEI programs is gaining traction but facing backlash and institutions finding ways around anti-DEI measures
  2. DEI diversity version can act as a tax on institutions, degrade professional competency, and harm actual diversity
  3. Tokenism leads to arbitrary divisions, fosters implicit racism, and does more harm than good for diversity

Irish Dance: Inconveniently, Boys Are Stronger Than Girls

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 2220 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Gender Competition Athletics Inclusion Strength
  1. In Irish Dance competitions, boys have demonstrated superior strength compared to girls.
  2. The governing body allowed a boy to compete in the Girls U14 category based on gender identity.
  3. There is a call for an 'open' category in Irish Dance competitions to ensure fairness for all competitors.

Bobby, Nikki, Kamala, Vivek, and me

Slow Boring • 8117 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Identity Race Representation Inclusion Belonging
  1. Growing up as an Indian American, dealing with stereotypes and insecurity about race was challenging.
  2. Having role models of similar racial backgrounds, like Barack Obama, can help in feeling a sense of belonging and understanding.
  3. Accepting and embracing one's cultural and racial identity, without trying to fit into a mold dictated by societal norms, can lead to self-acceptance and pave the way for future generations.
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Weekend reads: Are diversity statements political litmus tests?

Lean Out with Tara Henley • 864 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity University Discrimination Inclusion Education
  1. Diversity statements in academia could be seen as political litmus tests that impact hiring practices.
  2. The assumptions behind diversity statements, such as addressing historical discrimination, should be open to debate.
  3. The discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia should involve constructive dialogue and understanding of both sides' perspectives.

How Leaders Can Make the Open Door Policy, Inclusive

Thinking Through • 750 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
💼 Business Leadership Diversity Inclusion Teamwork Psychological safety
  1. Two things must be true for someone to take advantage of an open-door policy: self-confidence and psychological safety.
  2. Psychological safety in a team means feeling okay to take risks, express ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes without fear of negative consequences.
  3. To build a psychologically safe environment, leaders can practice candidness, sharing mistakes, inclusive language, encouraging team input, and teaching team members to grow.

How To Fix DEI

The Ruffian • 233 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
💼 Business Diversity Inclusion Workplace culture Social justice
  1. Define Your Goals clearly for your DEI program to ensure it meets tangible needs and is not just a checkbox exercise.
  2. Focus on Actions Over Symbols in your DEI efforts by making substantial changes like Saatchi and Saatchi's talent pool expansion initiative.
  3. Simplify Ruthlessly and favor Universal Solutions to avoid getting lost in complexity and ensure the maximum impact while cutting across identity boundaries.

Ideas for the YIMBY Movement to Better Include Women | YIMBYtown 2024

Cornerstone • 79 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Gender Advocacy Diversity Inclusion Leadership
  1. Male leaders should take responsibility for inclusion in the YIMBY movement instead of relying on women
  2. Men could share the burden of administrative and backend work more actively to support women in the movement
  3. It is essential to seek out and affirm the qualifications of female leaders and candidates to enhance diversity and strength in YIMBY organizations

We Compete With Bodies, Not Identities

ajkay • 1022 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🎾 Sports Athletics Gender Competition Inclusion Rules
  1. Athletes compete with their bodies' physical limitations, which is a universal constraint in sports.
  2. Competitive sports rely on observable, measurable, and validated parameters for eligibility, like age, sex, and skill level.
  3. Maintaining eligibility requirements in sports is not about exclusion but about upholding the essential principles of physical competition.

Northwestern Cancels Former Trustee

Heterodox STEM • 284 implied HN points • 26 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Free speech Due process Diversity Inclusion
  1. Northwestern University cancelled a former trustee without due process over student complaints.
  2. The former trustee believes that NU's 'Safetyism' is harming students by limiting free speech and due process rights.
  3. The former trustee highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the damage caused by 'safetyism' on college campuses.

Wyndhamn: Glider Skolverket på sanningen?

Rak höger med Ivar Arpi • 943 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Education Inclusion Policy Social Issues Government
  1. Skolverket is spreading radical ideas about norm criticism and intersectionality to teachers and students.
  2. The concept that was used to label the idea of honor culture as racist is now governmental practice.
  3. Poesikollektivet 'Det nya gardet' presented interpretations of curriculum, grading criteria, and values in poetry form at a conference about the educational mission of schools.

Systemic Incentives

Confronting the Future • 137 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
💰 Finance Banking Stablecoins Financial system Inclusion Competition
  1. When you deposit money into your checking account, the bank can use it however they want and only pay you a tiny amount, like 0.42% on average.
  2. Using stablecoins backed by short-dated T-bills can eliminate subsidizing risky borrowers, black box bank solvency issues, and slow payment transfers.
  3. Stablecoins may revolutionize the financial system by ensuring users do not subsidize risky borrowers, avoiding complex bank solvency risks, and eliminating legacy payment delays.

Why Belonging Matters to our Health & Well-being

Are You Okay? • 419 implied HN points • 27 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Belonging Inclusion Empathy Self-compassion
  1. Belonging involves feeling accepted and welcomed, while inclusion is about incorporating excluded individuals. Belonging is an emotional aspect compared to inclusion, which is more action-oriented.
  2. Feeling accepted and supported contributes to confidence and healthier habits. Conversely, exclusion and lack of belonging can lead to negative emotional impacts like anxiety and depression.
  3. Simple steps to help those struggling with belonging include active listening without interruption, empathizing with others, allowing space for people to share without immediately trying to fix their problems, and accepting individuals as they are.

A UXer's guide to neurodiversity

UX Psychology • 158 implied HN points • 13 May 22
🕹 Technology Design Neurodiversity Inclusion Accessibility User Experience
  1. Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of neurological variations in the human population, emphasizing the positive aspects and uniqueness of different thinking styles and cognitive functions.
  2. When designing for neurodiversity, consider factors like font choice, error prevention, clear copywriting, sensory issues, and consistency in design to create inclusive user experiences.
  3. In the workplace, it's important to foster understanding and flexibility to support neurodiverse individuals, from adjusting hiring practices to creating accommodating work environments and providing education and resources.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

20th Century Musings in the 21st Century • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🚌 Education Diversity Inclusion Teaching Mentoring Scholarship
  1. The author has taught at universities in Kyrgyzstan, Ghana, and Iraq, with a diverse student body including various ethnic groups from different countries.
  2. The author actively promotes historical understanding and constructive dialogue among different ethnic groups in the places where he has taught.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of embracing the truth of the past without bias and has worked to support women's scholarship in underrepresented societies.

Time to adjust your assessment

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 20
🚌 Education Assessment Online Learning Diversity Equity Inclusion
  1. When transitioning to online assessments, consider the implications of privacy when using surveillance software - it can invade students' personal spaces and raise trust issues.
  2. Using surveillance software can signal a lack of trust and respect towards students - consider alternative assessment methods to avoid creating a disruptive and distrustful environment.
  3. Surveillance software for exams may disproportionately impact students of color and other protected classes, highlighting the importance of considering diversity, equity, and inclusion in assessment approaches.