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Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less

  • Written by Celina McEwen, Senior Researcher in Sociology of Work, University of Technology Sydney
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Diversity programs are a favourite target of right-wing populists who claim they represent a radical left agenda that is politicising workplaces.

Our research shows something quite different. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) isn’t failing because it’s too political. It’s failing because it refuses to be...

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