Bridging Divides

In this article, the author explains the meaning and the historicaldevelopment of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and DEIB (diversity, equity,inclusion, and belonging). DEIB policies have regulated the way companies andeducational institutions have implemented their recruitment efforts in orderto attract a diverse body of students and workforce. However, in the past fewyears, there has been a very vocal anti-DEIB movement that argues againstthe constitutionality of these policies. The article presents arguments both forand against DEIB policies and programs and concludes by stating the need formaintaining these policies, particularly given the socio-economic impact thatDEIB policies have.