Hinders Intersectional Understanding

DEI language involves nuances around intersectionality—how race, gender, disability, and other identities overlap. Misunderstanding this language can cause the unique experiences of women in tech, especially women of color or those with disabilities, to be ignored or minimized.

DEI language involves nuances around intersectionality—how race, gender, disability, and other identities overlap. Misunderstanding this language can cause the unique experiences of women in tech, especially women of color or those with disabilities, to be ignored or minimized.

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