Author name: Dr Hima Elizabeth Mathew

In recent years, being woke has gained significant popularity, particularly in discussions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). While being woke initially emerged as a call for social awareness and change, its extreme manifestation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) can have unintended consequences that hinder progress and create division. So before proclaiming that ‘you

Intersectionality highlights how individuals can experience multiple forms of disadvantage, based on their race, gender, sexuality, class, and other identities. Understanding intersectionality is crucial to creating a truly inclusive workplace and promoting diversity and equity. Intersectionality recognizes that individuals are not defined by one identity but rather by a complex combination of identities that intersect

If organizations are keen on the diversity of thoughts, different approaches to work, innovation, and creativity, neurodiversity could be the answer for achieving them all. When organizations embark on their DEI journey they aim at low-hanging fruit. In other words, most organizations approach diversity and inclusion sequentially: gender this year or in the next two

Resilience is often considered an individual trait and sometimes a team characteristic. But not often do we look at it as an essential quality in initiatives or programs within the organization. DEI initiatives in the organization, especially in the post-pandemic scenario, require resilience to sustain the momentum. In many organizations, the key drivers and participants

By broadening their definition of diversity, leaders can identify, engage better, and integrate individuals into their organization. There is a rising need to expand the notion of diversity to include additional factors such as socio-economic status and lived experience. We are in the midst of a seismic shift when it comes to how companies address

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace have undergone a paradigm shift over the past few decades. With more organizations recognizing the importance of pursuing DEI as a strategy for the future, the same thought is slowly permeating educational institutions. Earlier DEI initiatives were seen as an aspect to enhance the goodwill of an