The backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion in business is in full force − but myths obscure the real value of DEI
- Written by Adia Harvey Wingfield, Professor of Sociology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
Inclusive workplaces are good for morale as well as the bottom line.Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesFew ideas in business are as misunderstood as DEI.
While opposition to DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion – has a long history, it has picked up steam recently.
In 2023, when Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, detractors claimed t...
