Description
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Sisyphean Undertaking to an Achievable Reality explores critical themes across diverse academic disciplines, including business, education, engineering, graduate medical education, health sciences, law, medicine, pharmacy, psychology, public health, and veterinary. Each chapter traces the evolution of its respective discipline, examining how landmark social movements, civil rights milestones, and legislative reforms have shaped the discourse on equity. Alongside these histories, authors introduce key theoretical frameworks that illuminate the concept of intersectionality.This book also confronts contemporary challenges head-on. From systemic discrimination and racial profiling to gender inequality and barriers to social and economic mobility, the chapters candidly address the obstacles faced by marginalized groups. More importantly, this volume moves from identifying problems to driving solutions: it offers practical strategies and evidence-based best practices for cultivating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in workplaces, educational institutions, and communities. Ultimately, it invites readers to embrace the journey toward a more just and inclusive society. It reminds us that while the challenges may be great, the transformation begins with everyone taking that first step.• Offers a comprehensive understanding of how EDI principles intersect with and impact a wide range of academic and professional domains• Case studies, best practices, discussion questions, and action projects for classroom adoption• Provides practical guidance and concrete strategies for institutions and organizations to implement effective inclusive policies and practices
Table of Contents
1. A dyadic approach to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in business schools2. Advancing higher education: strategies for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion3. Engineering solutions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion4. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Graduate Medical Education5. Building an equity-centered ecosystem in the health sciences6. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the legal profession: the vehicle to social justice in society7. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Medicine8. Equity, diversity, and inclusion in pharmacy9. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Public Health Sector in the United States10. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and decolonization in psychology: is the discipline really making a difference in the lives of people who are suffering?11. Navigating the long road: equity, diversity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine
