Christian Intendencia (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Why does DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) matter? Well, DEI initiatives cultivate an environment where diversity in all areas and aspects is celebrated. Everyone benefits from DEI initiatives, especially women and minority/underrepresented groups. Donald Trump’s abrupt abolishment of federal DEI initiatives has influenced several major corporations, such as Target, Amazon, and Meta, to eliminate their DEI initiatives.
The elimination of DEI initiatives means fewer women and minority groups occupying leadership positions and more biased hiring practices. Less diversity in positions of power increases the chances of discriminatory/biased decision-making, resulting in a lack of unique ideas, perspectives, and innovations, which bring great value to any organization.
The rising elimination of DEI initiatives, especially in America, makes it increasingly difficult for anyone who is not a white male to occupy leadership positions within large corporations/conglomerates. Promoting unfairness and biased practices is not equitable and only aims to tear down marginalized communities. There are a lot of people who have had to work much harder just to “prove themselves” in the workplace. Increasing wealth disparity and lack of adequate funding and resources for millions of people is a direct result of the removal of DEI initiatives, highlighting the value and importance of DEI.
