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Going by the definition in the referenced link, “a statement of your experience with or knowledge of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging efforts and yo
by fritztastic 4y ago
Going by the definition in the referenced link,
“a statement of your experience with or knowledge of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging efforts and your plans for incorporating them into your teaching, research, mentoring, and service.”
it doesn't seem outrageous- it does force the writer to think about their past experiences and observations in regards to inclusion, diversity, and equity... which makes the author of this opinion piece feel this way, and this seems the reaction has more to do with their perception and personal view of (and disagreement with) the prioritization of these concepts than it has to do with the requirement itself.
- dbrueck 4y agoThat's a good insight, and I think being asked to think deeply about these things is also good, but I'm skeptical that this activity in this specific context really leads to any sort of honest introspection. To me at least, it feels loaded with expectations that you answer a certain way. I mean, you are almost certainly going to be judged (or at least feel judged) based on what you write, so that undermines the incentive to be truly honest with yourself.