As we discovered in our learning activities for Week 2, the topic of diversity is a mainstay in life. Organizations and individuals both work to educate those around on the value of understanding and embracing diversity with the hopes of ensuring the underrepresented received equal opportunities, fair treatment, and experience inclusive environments. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are independent concepts but many believe to truly commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), all three must be successfully attained and sustained.
Diversity brings together the various characteristics of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, tribe, cast, socio-economic status, cognitive abilities, etc. but this is often where it stops for many. A diverse organization does not mean it is inclusive or equitable in the treatment of their employees.
Some of the underserved and underrepresented groups we have seen as the subject of articles, news, and social media are, but not limited to, the following:
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Some of the social movements that have brought attention for the need to strengthen an organization’s DEI programs include:
- MAD Pride (users of mental health services)
- Men’s Rights Movement
- Me Too Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Trans Lives Matter
- Blue Lives Matter
For this assignment, you will be developing diversity initiative in which you:
- Select an underserved or underrepresented group; it does not need to be from the list above
- Create a DE&I initiative focusing on your chosen group for either your current organization or one you are familiar with. If needed, you can find some examples in Creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Initiative
- Your paper should be a minimum of 6 pages in APA format (excluding title page and references).