DEI has a long history. Nora Carol Photography via Getty Images
Few issues in the U.S. today are as controversial as diversity, equity and inclusion – commonly referred to as DEI.
Although the term didn’t come into common usage until the 21st century, DEI is best understood as the latest stage in a long American project. Its egalitarian principles are seen in America’s founding documents, and its roots lie in landmark 20th-century efforts such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act and affirmative action policies, as well as movements for racial justice, gender equity, disability rights, veterans and immigrants.
These movements sought to expand who gets to participate in economic, educational and civic life. DEI programs, in many ways, are their legacy.
Critics argue that DEI is antidemocratic, that it fosters ideological conformity and that it leads to discriminatory initiatives, which they say disadvantage white people and undermine meritocracy. Those defending DEI argue just the…
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Publish date : 2025-05-29 19:15:00
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