How Narratives of Racial Progress Create Barriers to Inclusion

09/08/2022 12 min
How Narratives of Racial Progress Create Barriers to Inclusion

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Episode Synopsis

Companies want you to believe we're headed towards racial equity Find out how this narrative can harm Inclusion Here are some key messages from this episode: The American Narrative of Racial Progress can be harmful People overestimate Racial Equity There's a reason why DEI work lacks scrutiny Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Conversations about Race at work become more challenging  "you could use this gift to benefit others and build inclusion" There's greater momentum for less policy change  "You may even have been in environments where your gift was positioned as shortcoming." Diversity and Inclusion become less urgent as a goal  "The hardest part of was realising that what happened to me was my responsibility. " Here are some resources so you can go deeper: How narratives of racial progress create barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations Check out these related episodes of the show. A Simple Introduction to Antiracism Erasing the Language of Race The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion