The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

02/03/2021 6 min
The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

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Episode Synopsis

There’s nothing like a platitude when you don’t quite know what to say.
Find out why platitudes are a problem when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion.
Here are some key topics covered from this episode:

The increasing use of platitudes in Diversity Narratives
A hidden meaning of the use of platitudes in Inclusion
How you can avoid using platitudes when you speak and much more

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode: 
Platitudes are something we all use in our lives
“Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know the appropriate thing to say; so you just said something that you thought would make the other person feel better?”
Platitudes are on the increase in Diversity and Inclusion
“Don’t take my word for it, check it out yourself, here’s a little game we can play over the next week”
Platitudes can be a hiding places for those who don’t know what to say
“It may be a signal that the person or people doesn’t know what to say but just wants to make you feel good.”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper: 
Platitude – Wikipedia
Platitude meaning – Google Search
Check out these related episodes of the show.
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6 Inclusive Themes You Can’t Afford To Ignore
3 Reasons Why “Bring Your Whole Self” Is Such Bad Advice For Diversity
Why Being Told To “Get A Mentor” Is Such Bad Advice For Inclusion
Here’s When Diversity Networks Don’t Create Equality [Research Breakdown]
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