Opponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion often argue that supporting these ideas undermines meritocracy by prioritizing diversity over qualifications and merit; exacerbates social and cultural divisions, infringes upon free speech, and represents a particular and far-left ideology.

I remember the first time I read Daryl G. Smith’s Diversity’s Promise for Higher Education: Making it Work (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024). It was 2009. The book is now in its 4th edition, and if you spend time with the text, you’ll understand why. I found myself holding it up in a meeting just yesterday and recommending it to colleagues who were grappling with diversity-related issues.

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