The Irony of Attacks on DEI
Given our nation’s history, it is ironic that the current push to do away with DEI and move toward meritocracy is fueled by white-male claims of discrimination. Think about that.
Lived Experience of Discrimination
I’m a female and I know exactly what discrimation feels like, as do my black, asian and latino brethren, male and female. We’ve been there. We had to fight long and hard to even get a shot at education, jobs and equal pay.
Progress Met With Pushback
Now, after decades — centuries, really — of being told we weren’t worthy, capable or good enough to have a shot, we have proven otherwise — only to have our advances demeaned by accusations of unfair advantage.
What Is “Unfair”?
Unfair? Because it wasn’t “unfair” previously when white males had ALL the advantages to education and jobs?
What comes next after DEI? An invitation.
DEI is leveling the playing field. But here’s the thing white dudes don’t understand. To be fair, you gotta share. You can’t have it all to yourself ever again. Rather than fight us, how about if we all work together to ensure quality education and ample job opportunities for everyone? Otherwise, don’t be surprised in your coveted meritocracy if eminently qualified females and minorities beat you at your game.
Submitted by P. Abrahamsen