By Julie Kratz, Chief Engagement Officer, Next Pivot Point
Currently, DEI is the most common acronym in the diversity space. D for diversity, E for equity — not equality — and I for inclusion. Why the difference?
Equality suggests that treating everyone equally will solve the diversity problem, yet that has resulted in little to no change. Equity by contrast is about meeting the needs of individuals that are systemically marginalized because of factors outside their control — race, ethnicity, class, age or gender most commonly — yet many more.
There are three key differences between equity and equality. Equity means:
Providing resources to those that need them the most first
Educating the majority group on their role in inclusion
Proactively communicating the importance that DEI is not a zero-sum game
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