Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Perfectly Synchronized With ‘Steal, Kill, and Destroy’ (Sound Familiar?)

The global surge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), now a social component woven into the fabric of ESG standards (Environmental, Social, Governance), marks a potent force on the global stage. Yet we still struggle to learn whether it is a force for good or a potentially diabolical one. Crucial to understand is how the terms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have radically veered over time into very different meanings. Originally, “diversity” conveyed the idea of providing individuals from diverse backgrounds with equal access to affiliate within a given group or association. “Equity,” in its inception, revolved around the idea of upholding consistent standards for all individuals and groups; everyone has a “stake” and is a stakeholder. “Inclusion,” in its primary sense, signified inviting people of varied backgrounds and identities to fully partake in a group or association, to become like “members of the family.”...