It's Time to Check In for Your D.E. Eye Exam
Briefly

A DEI doctor conducts evaluations based on diversity and identity rather than medical assessments. The interaction reveals societal biases in qualifications for positions, promotions, and job security. Through humor and satire, the DEI doctor examines how identity impacts perceptions of merit. Situations are presented where race and gender influence decisions about promotions and qualifications. This skewed assessment reflects on how DEI frameworks can lead to overlooking an individual's competencies and contributions in favor of diversity metrics.
The concept of inclusivity has evolved into a professional role, illustrated by the fictional DEI doctor who conducts identity-based evaluations rather than traditional medical assessments.
The DEI doctor employs unconventional methods to gauge qualifications based on race and identity, highlighting possible biases in workplace evaluations and promotions.
By juxtaposing qualified individuals against a backdrop of identity markers, the DEI doctor brings attention to societal assumptions regarding merit based on race.
The routine eye exam is transformed into a critique of how diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives can sometimes overshadow genuine qualifications and experiences.
Read at The New Yorker
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