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The Irony of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Case study: ‘Representation’ in UK Prime Minister Election Candidates
19 July 2022
Photo source, The Nationals, 11 July 2022
Photo source, The Nationals, 11 July 2022
Diversity calls for dinner; equity says what’s on the menu!
That’s what is playing out in Britain today as the election looms for the next prime ministership.
A western white-dominated nation at the centre of the colonisation has produced a record-breaking array of representation of the coloured race in its candidacy for the upcoming federal election. Diverse representation is important, but so is what people stand for?
This level of representation is unprecedented for western culture and by far the most we’ve seen in the history of the world. So, why is no one celebrating? The candidate’s record and policy interest have shown beyond a reasonable doubt that self-serving, opportunistic politicians who lack regard for human rights are at the forefront of the race.
So here is the candidates rating:
Representation ✅️ – Equity ❌️
Diversity ✅️, inclusion ❌️
The world has been calling for more excellent representation of global political leaders. Despite the changing climate on gender and racial diversity, we still have a long way to go to achieve inclusion. For people to fully exercise their democratic rights, representation and diversity aren’t enough to justify occupying 10 Downing Street. The higher interest here is what do you stand for? You can claim to be a part of me and yet speak and stand against my fundamental beliefs.
What lessons can Australia and the rest of the world learn?
– Representation is good but not enough to achieve a truly inclusive democratic system of government. All the leading candidates are from the conservative party, and their views and policies exclude most of the minority groups they represent.
– You cannot seek the vote and the trust of the people you never had in the place. “Accurate self-awareness is an important part of emotional intelligence in leadership. When a leader doesn’t hold a mirror up to themselves on a regular basis and question their decisions, the risk is always going to be that thy can lose the trust of people.” – Kul Mahay
– Always be grounded in your WHY. Stick to your why and let that drive be your driving force. In your quest for popularity, never lose sight of your community. Your community, race, gender, and ethnicity are a composition of who you are, not who or what you are becoming. Stay true to yourself.
– You don’t have to carry the responsibility of lifting others while you rise like most leaders from minority groups do. But remember that you are part and parcel of that community, and nothing can change that. Regardless of how conservative you are, don’t lose your social conscience and empathy for others. You owe it to your community to do right. You owe it to the nation to be a leader for ALL.
– Whatever platform we occupy must be used for good – the good of yourself and OTHERS. You can’t say you stand for inclusion if you don’t fundamentally understand what it means to be excluded and the impact of exclusion of rights in a democratic system where people’s votes are their ultimate power and privilege as citizens of any country.
– For diversity, equity, and inclusion to be fully realised, they must be underpinned by human rights principles. Don’t be fooled by racial diversity, especially in this context when they all lack lived experience of oppression and occupy a privilege weighted over and above the subgroup they ‘represent’.
What’s happening in Britain now is an excellent lesson for all people of colour, particularly the black race. Unless we see ourselves, no one sees us. We have to matter to each other for us to matter to the world.
In terms of who wins or loses the election? It’s a wait-and-see, but the election is already a loss for the minority and vulnerable people in Great Britain. What’s happening in Britain now is an excellent lesson for all people of colour, particularly the black race. Unless we see ourselves, no one sees us. We have to matter to each other for us to matter to the world.
In terms of who wins or loses the election? It’s a wait-and-see, but the election is already a loss for the minority and vulnerable people in Great Britain.
Written by;
Abiola Ajetomobi
Lead Consultant
LEADING IMPACT NOW.
That’s what is playing out in Britain today as the election looms for the next prime ministership.
A western white-dominated nation at the centre of the colonisation has produced a record-breaking array of representation of the coloured race in its candidacy for the upcoming federal election. Diverse representation is important, but so is what people stand for?
This level of representation is unprecedented for western culture and by far the most we’ve seen in the history of the world. So, why is no one celebrating? The candidate’s record and policy interest have shown beyond a reasonable doubt that self-serving, opportunistic politicians who lack regard for human rights are at the forefront of the race.
So here is the candidates rating:
Representation ✅️ – Equity ❌️
Diversity ✅️, inclusion ❌️
The world has been calling for more excellent representation of global political leaders. Despite the changing climate on gender and racial diversity, we still have a long way to go to achieve inclusion. For people to fully exercise their democratic rights, representation and diversity aren’t enough to justify occupying 10 Downing Street. The higher interest here is what do you stand for? You can claim to be a part of me and yet speak and stand against my fundamental beliefs.
What lessons can Australia and the rest of the world learn?
– Representation is good but not enough to achieve a truly inclusive democratic system of government. All the leading candidates are from the conservative party, and their views and policies exclude most of the minority groups they represent.
– You cannot seek the vote and the trust of the people you never had in the place. “Accurate self-awareness is an important part of emotional intelligence in leadership. When a leader doesn’t hold a mirror up to themselves on a regular basis and question their decisions, the risk is always going to be that thy can lose the trust of people.” – Kul Mahay
– Always be grounded in your WHY. Stick to your why and let that drive be your driving force. In your quest for popularity, never lose sight of your community. Your community, race, gender, and ethnicity are a composition of who you are, not who or what you are becoming. Stay true to yourself.
– You don’t have to carry the responsibility of lifting others while you rise like most leaders from minority groups do. But remember that you are part and parcel of that community, and nothing can change that. Regardless of how conservative you are, don’t lose your social conscience and empathy for others. You owe it to your community to do right. You owe it to the nation to be a leader for ALL.
– Whatever platform we occupy must be used for good – the good of yourself and OTHERS. You can’t say you stand for inclusion if you don’t fundamentally understand what it means to be excluded and the impact of exclusion of rights in a democratic system where people’s votes are their ultimate power and privilege as citizens of any country.
– For diversity, equity, and inclusion to be fully realised, they must be underpinned by human rights principles. Don’t be fooled by racial diversity, especially in this context when they all lack lived experience of oppression and occupy a privilege weighted over and above the subgroup they ‘represent’.
What’s happening in Britain now is an excellent lesson for all people of colour, particularly the black race. Unless we see ourselves, no one sees us. We have to matter to each other for us to matter to the world.
In terms of who wins or loses the election? It’s a wait-and-see, but the election is already a loss for the minority and vulnerable people in Great Britain. What’s happening in Britain now is an excellent lesson for all people of colour, particularly the black race. Unless we see ourselves, no one sees us. We have to matter to each other for us to matter to the world.
In terms of who wins or loses the election? It’s a wait-and-see, but the election is already a loss for the minority and vulnerable people in Great Britain.
Written by;
Abiola Ajetomobi
Lead Consultant
LEADING IMPACT NOW.