Publication Date
Spring 2026
Faculty Supervisor
Marsh Jones
Description
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) often deviates from the original goal of “equality of opportunity.” By institutionalizing identity labels and the protection of “vulnerability,” it reduces individuals to group identities, transforms historical injustices into contemporary obligations, and solidifies fragility. This not only fails to achieve genuine fairness but also weakens individual agency, distorts incentive mechanisms, and damages society’s long-term resilience, efficiency, and trust.
Rights
Copyright is owned by the creator of this work.
Recommended Citation
Lei, Yan, "Racial Concepts, DEI, and Social Equity" (2026). A with Honors Projects. 360.
https://spark.parkland.edu/ah/360
