You mention equality in your comment, yet DEI is not about equality, it is about equity. I am all about equality which should result in equal opportunity for all regardless of race. I spent 30 years in the Marine Corps beginning in the early 70's. We got it right before the rest of the country. Is there still racism in the U.S. or even in the Marine Corps? Absolutely. But it is not nationally systemic. Anywhere where it IS systemic should be put under a microscope.
Equal opportunity with outcome based on effort and skill (like sports) not equal outcome for all regardless of effort and skill (which is the equity that DEI posits).
Originally Posted by tomdooley43
You make a good point but there is a flaw in your conclusion. The Marine Corps accepts recruits that fit a specific criteria. In that way everyone starts from a fairly equal position creating a system where meritocracy can flourish.
The reality for many people outside the federal government and military can be quite different. In fact I believe that the federal government’s meritocratic policies have done more to bring minorities into the middle class than the civil rights movement has ever done.
DEI (or DE&I) stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. As a discipline, DEI is any policy or practice designed to make people of various backgrounds feel welcome and ensure they have support to perform to the fullest of their abilities in the workplace.
I fail to see how DEI policies correctly implemented are racist in any way.