DEI Frameworks
What percent of the U.S. population are African American?
13%
This president signed the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which required agencies to submit an affirmative action plan to the EEOC for hiring, placement, and advancement of individuals with disabilities.
Richard M. Nixon
When was Title IX passed?
1972
Actions and beliefs that prioritizes masculinity.
Patriarchy
This was when the case of STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSIONS, INC. v. PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE was decided.
June 29, 2023
In 1973, this Act passed that required federal agencies and contractors to take affirmative action in employment and promotion for people with disabilities.
Rehabilitation Act
What can be considered a reasoning for understanding DEI in a workplace?
Expect and accept discomfort, educating yourself, being an active listener, acknowledging that we all have inherent biases and deeply-held beliefs, etc.
This department issued Order No.4, authorizing flexible goals and timetables to correct "underutilization" of minorities by federal contractors.
Department of labor
The non-consensual/misappropriate use of cultural elements for commodification or profit purposes – including symbols, art, language, customs, etc. – often without understanding, acknowledgment or respect for its value in the context of its original culture.
Cultural Appropriation