Diversity Without Dogma: A Collaborative Approach to Leading DEI Education and Action

Social scientist Kurt Lewin said, "No research without action, and no action without research." Too much of the current DEI approach is insight-based instead of action-based. This book helps put your energy into doing something practical about racism, using Lewins social science to build a framework for sorting through the many approaches to and positions held on race, racism, diversity, and related topics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Social Scientist Kurt Lewin once stated, "No research without action, and no action without research." Unfortunately, too much of the current DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) approach is focused on insights rather than taking concrete steps to address issues. Despite acknowledging institutional racism as the root problem, the focus of change efforts often revolves around introspection and identifying personal biases rather than taking proactive measures to eliminate institutional racism and other forms of discrimination.

A Lewinian approach, on the other hand, strikes a balance between what people think and what they do. It recognizes that ideas are important, but they should not be prioritized over practical actions that can bring about change. When people come together to address social issues, their perspectives and attitudes can evolve and transform.

This book aims to empower individuals to take action against racism by employing Lewin's social science to develop a framework for navigating the complex landscape of race, racism, diversity, and related topics. While the framework can be applied to any form of prejudice, systemic or individual, the primary focus of this exploration is on racism, which has become a central social justice concern in our times. Recognizing the potential for conversations about race to devolve into polarization, the author provides a roadmap for finding common ground and fostering understanding.

By adopting a Lewinian approach, we can move beyond mere insights and towards tangible actions that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities and society as a whole. Let us embrace the power of action and research to create a more just and equitable world for all.

Weight: 766g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032371757