Fake Diversity
Sep 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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Episode description
What is diversity washing - and why is it such a problem? Alicia talks about the difference between visible and substantive diversity and why the latter is so important in society, media and the workplaces. She calls bullsh*t on corporate diversity and inclusion, makes an impassioned case for bringing class into the conversation and recommends throwing out the table, rather than saving a place at it. Also features: Lizzo chat, COVID book recommendations.
Book recommendation 1: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Book recommendation 2: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
Bonus recommendation: Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants To Be by Steven Pressfield
Article mentioned: The Problem With Professionalism by Alicia McKay
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