The Double Bind of Diversity Initiatives The spotlight on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has revealed a peculiar phenomenon: companies mandating underrepresented employees to lead DEI efforts without providing adequate training or resources.
This approach undermines the intended purpose of such boards and creates an unsustainable burden on those already marginalized.
A recent case involved a 23 year old woman who, despite being part of a predominantly white and male team, was thrust into leading a DEI committee alongside six other white women.