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> unusually homogenous communities Which can be socioeconomic rather than racial.. It’s hard to break into the club of people who know CEOs or have parents or
by epicureanideal 1y ago
> unusually homogenous communities
Which can be socioeconomic rather than racial..
It’s hard to break into the club of people who know CEOs or have parents or relatives who are VPs of major companies and can provide access for startups by people they know, for example.
- throwaway743 1y agoImo DEI should have always been based on socioeconomic status over anything else. It'd likely address the other forms of diversity, and would provide way less homogeneity in thought while at the same time providing a sense of inclusion/belonging.
- nroets 1y agoNo, it's not hard compared having a good combination of STEM and marketing skills. Many emigrants to the US had no or very few connections: Elon Musk, Sergei Brin, a long list of Indians, Chinese and other Asians.
- thunderfork 1y ago[dead]