Some people think that it’s possible to talk about Diversity and Inclusion without being political. Do you think that’s true?
Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about why Diversity and Inclusion is a political issue; whether you like it or not
In todays show we discuss several things including:
- The relationship between Inclusion and Identity Politics
- How Inclusion work is political
- Why you should consider how political your inclusion journey is and much more
It’s not always easy to separate ideas from identity
“This depends if we’re talking about the identity of the person speaking or the concept of identity in general. Context is crucial here but in the context of inclusion separating them may be difficult”
Some say that creating change makes you political
“The author of that book identified the book as being political because of his commitment to “improve the lives of disabled people”. His commitment to change made him political and he’s not the first person I’ve encountered who had that opinion”
Promoting Inclusion has implications
“The reality is, Diversity, Inclusion, these things come with commitments and implications and we need to understand to understand what they are”
SHOWNOTES
How to disagree productively and find common ground
Element of Inclusion Conversation Thread That Inspired This Episode
Why I Avoid Debates About Diversity and Inclusion
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