Why the term DEI is problematic

Numerous organizations have adopted the title “global DEI” as they pursue diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work in an effort to create positive impacts, in reality this performative approach to DEI remains surface level while failing to address root issues of domestic systemic inequity. 
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Let’s go back to DEI 101 basics and establish a foundational common understanding. Too often DEI professionals are running on self righteous fumes as they advocate for only one group of minorities such as advocating for a specific race or exclusively LGBTQPIA+ interests. In order to achieve success in DEI work, we must remember that DEI is about empowering the intersectionality of multiple minority identities simultaneously, both marginalized and dominant group members. For the record and please quote me, the purpose of DEI is to increase access for marginalized groups through the equitable support from both dominant group members and marginalized group members. The million dollar question is, why are organizations pursuing global DEI when they have yet to achieve domestic DEI impactfuly?

​“The purpose of DEI is to increase access for marginalized groups through equitable support.”

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