It’s not all about gender or ethnicity: a blind spot in diversity programs is holding equality back

Fri, 3 Feb 2023 18:59:29 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/its-not-all-about-gender-or-ethnicity-a-blind-spot-in-diversity-programs-is-holding-equality-back-198237>

"Diversity, inclusion and equity policies are now broadly endorsed in
Australian organisations. But not all diversities are equal. Our research
suggests while programs for women and some racial minorities are being
embraced, other diversities are excluded.

In particular social class is ignored, and people with invisible, subtle or
complex diversities are seldom considered.

The almost exclusive and independent focus on gender and race is not
surprising, given Australia’s history. Colonisation and the dispossession of
Indigenous Australians, the legacy of the White Australia Policy and persistent
discrimination against women at work are all realities with which, as a nation,
we have not fully reconciled with.

But if everyone in Australia is going to get a fair go at work, all the
disadvantages people face need to be recognised."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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