Emphasizing Equity Over Equality in Language

Intersectionality steers the language of DEI from generic terms like “everyone” towards more precise phrasing that addresses systemic inequities tied to intersecting identities, focusing on equitable solutions that consider different starting points and contexts.

Intersectionality steers the language of DEI from generic terms like “everyone” towards more precise phrasing that addresses systemic inequities tied to intersecting identities, focusing on equitable solutions that consider different starting points and contexts.

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Common Misused Terms in DEI Contexts

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