Understanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Understanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Using Psychology to Address the Hard Questions provides an easy-to-read guide that explores how we can use evidence-based knowledge about equity to overcome inequalities and work towards a more just society.In a world teeming with diversity and complexity, this book is an invaluable toolkit for everyone – from professionals seeking to reshape their organizations, to those of us who simply want to understand how equity, diversity and inclusion (‘EDI’ or ‘DEI’) impacts our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge and consolidated research, real-world stories, and personal experiences, the book delves into the heart of pressing issues that define our society today. With captivating narratives, it traverses the spectrum of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, age, ability, and beyond, revealing the complex interaction between society and individual identities that impacts our lives. From the boardroom to the living room, it shows how stigma affects us all by interacting with the structures throughout society.Whether you're a CEO driving organizational change or a curious parent seeking to sculpt a fairer world for your children, this book for you!