The article discusses the complexity of the term Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.), pointing out that it is interpreted differently by various political factions. For some liberals, it symbolizes ineffectual HR practices, while conservatives see it as affirmative action that promotes unqualified individuals. This term's fluidity has led to a unique phenomenon where even those opposed to Trump found some common ground in his push to dismantle D.E.I. initiatives, suggesting a need for political focus that transcends mere diversity concerns, touching upon deeper material issues.
For people of a more moderate or conservative persuasion, D.E.I. might mean affirmative action and the elevation of unqualified people to sensitive and high-status positions.
The upshot of the many meanings of D.E.I. is that when President Trump announced, at the start of his term, that he wanted to uproot D.E.I. from the federal government, there was some sympathy and even agreement from those who are otherwise opposed to the administration.
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