Political and Social Acceptability

Some DEI terms may be politically sensitive or taboo in certain countries, particularly those addressing race or sexuality explicitly. As a result, women in tech groups operating internationally often adapt language to be culturally appropriate while striving to uphold core DEI principles.

Some DEI terms may be politically sensitive or taboo in certain countries, particularly those addressing race or sexuality explicitly. As a result, women in tech groups operating internationally often adapt language to be culturally appropriate while striving to uphold core DEI principles.

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International DEI Terminology and Equivalents

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