Element of Inclusion

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October 20, 2026

Why the DEI Field is not a Profession

DEI was never a profession, it had no structural defence when the pressure came. Here I examine what went wrong.

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  • Why inclusion failed every test of professionalisation
  • How occupational groups collapse under political pressure
  • How to professionalise your own inclusion practice
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