Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

2 Theoretical Tenets of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DOI: 10.4324/9781003413110-3

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following:

• ■ Summarize what theory is and why theory is important in understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• ■ List and describe the different theories used to understand diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• ■ Paraphrase how managers can apply the different theories used to understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in their everyday work.

DEI AT WORK

Theory sometimes has a negative connotation. People might consider it abstract, esoteric, or lacking practical relevance - all descriptions of theory I have heard. In reality, though, people theorize all the time, both formally ...