The idiocy goes right over their heads

  • h4x0r@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 days ago

    balanced out the years of blatant discrimination

    That is not the purpose of DEI initiatives, it frames DEI as an advantage which it is not. It is about recognizing our inherent bias, understanding the strength of diversity, and empowering teams to benefit from diversity by fostering environments where all team members feel respected and empowered to contribute.

    Everyone in this image has allowed the fascist demonization of DEI to define their own understanding of it, even if subconsciously. That should cause concern, not applause.

    • vin@lemmynsfw.com
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      1 day ago

      The equity part in DEI deals with things like giving extra resources to the underprivileged. So there’s more to it than you seem to be thinking