DEI defined
Diversity – The presence of different and multiple characteristics that make up individual and collective identities, including race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, language, and physical ability.
Equity – The process of identifying and removing the barriers that create disparities in the access to resources and means, and the achievement of fair treatment and equal opportunities to thrive. See also equality.
Inclusion – Is creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued to participate fully.
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Why is diversity important?
Research has established the many benefits of having diversity in a group, such as:
- Diverse Teams Boost Creativity and Innovation
- Workplace Diversity Creates Greater Opportunities for Professional Growth
- Diverse teams are better at making decisions
Why pronouns?
Often, people make assumptions about the gender of another person based on the person’s appearance or name. These assumptions aren’t always correct, and the act of making an assumption (even if correct) sends a potentially harmful message — that people have to look a certain way to demonstrate the gender that they are or are not.
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Links
- Neurodiversity Hub
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of INFORMS
- LGBTQIA+ Students’ Rights Toolkit
- Trans Lifeline, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for transgender people
- The Trevor Project, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth
- Resources at UT Dallas:
- Resources in DFW:
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