Hey Guys,
A really long time ago on the original reddit sub of r/TheDeprogram (before it got nuked off the internet), I made a post for Marxists to discuss and share their views on DEI-Programs.
I wanted to re-create this in this part of the internet too, so that we as principled leftists have a space to share our perspective on it.
In that sub I was recommended the podcasts and books by Jennifer C. Pan and Catherine Liu. I also saw Norman Finkelstein’s take on it.
I understand that DEI-programs are now being critiqued but sadly mainstream media (far-right gamers, politicians and even academics) still claim DEI was a Marxist invention when it really was an HR-policy.
To start a discussion, I have created a few discussion questions: (you dont have to answer these its just a conversation, starter)
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What was your experience with DEI-programs? And what do you think about people confusing DEI for real political action?
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What do you think about the authors/academics like Jennifer C. Pan and Catherine Liu and there takes on it? What are their limits, in their interpretations?
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Have you noticed a sudden shift decline in union membership/awareness in your country or institution?
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Has DEI ever been weaponized against you or other marginalized/vulnerable people?
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Do you think the blind acceptance of DEI over unions stems from the absence of a real leftist’s political opposition, and that it is a product of certain politicians’ decades long reign (Rutte, Merkel, Macron generations)?
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Have you ever experienced backlash from DEI-advocates concerning your Marxist perspectives on affirmative action? How did you deal with it?
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Do you think DEI and all incorporating terms of “diversity” has given fascists more acceptance, as they claim that their views are part of the diversity?
Anyways leave your thoughts below. If you want me to correct something or clarify a point please do remind me 😊
I would also kindly encourage that we create a page about it on prole wiki.
N.B.: This post is not intended to promote, defend, or attack any of the authors mentioned, nor to encourage harassment or brigading. It also is not intended to promote discriminatory actions (racism, sexism, ableism etc..) against anyone . The goal is simply to have an informative, good-faith discussion on DEI and the authors.
