DEI, which stands for Didn't Earn It, has sparked controversy as it is perceived as a stand-in for the N-word. Critics argue that DEI negatively impacts scores for Native Americans, Hispanics, Blacks, and Whites, while Asians remain unaffected. The term has been used in reference to the Black mayor of Baltimore, leading to debates on its racial implications and usage. DEI is also associated with identity-based hiring practices, where merit may be overlooked in favor of diversity checkboxes, leading to concerns about reduced work ethic. Despite some attempts to reclaim the term, DEI continues to be criticized for its racial connotations and potential for perpetuating stereotypes.
Shout out to all my real DEIs! https://t.co/nfDNEy9nNV
Internet racists correctly calling the mayor of Baltimore the DEI mayor really touched a nerve. Now black people are trying to reclaim “DEIs” with no shame https://t.co/BNujpIpXPX
Only the good DEI young
DEI = Didn’t Earn It https://t.co/zUAvRpK3yy
DEI Hire refers to the use of identity instead of merit in hiring; e.g. someone who checked a box like LGBTQ or Black and was hired over a more qualified individual. The problem with DEI is that it encourages everyone, regardless of identity to work less. Why bother? https://t.co/LtMeduRNIY
“DEI mayor”? What is that supposed to mean. The stupidity amplified on this app is disgusting. https://t.co/rBqSLgDXkr
Anyone who substitutes the word ‘DEI’ for ‘Black’ in order to engage in racist tropes is a racist. Anyone who substitutes the word ‘Zionist’ for ‘Jew’ in order to engage in antisemitic tropes is an antisemite. https://t.co/tUxa4NY8Gq
Anyone who substitutes the word ‘DEI’ for ‘black’ is revealing himself to be a racist. https://t.co/tUxa4NY8Gq
What is a "DEI mayor?" X should be renamed R, for all the racist claptrap on this app. https://t.co/TtiTzRRWUW
DEIs With Attitude https://t.co/eJoweCC3c5
"DEI" is being used for people of color the same way "Zionist" is being used for Jews.
DEI hire = disgusting racial slur.
What is a DEI mayor? https://t.co/Alst5ORru3
“DEI Mayor” is crazy, just say black lmfao https://t.co/cvoz0HKlfO
My DEI please https://t.co/wxxdXHBj5r
Calling the Black mayor OF BALTIMORE the "DEI Mayor" is actually a useful illustration of what they actually mean by the term. https://t.co/yPNP2rTFSN
DEI = Didn't Earn It: The most interesting thing to note is how DEI has flattened the improvement of scores. The biggest losers of DEI are Native Americans and Hispanics. The second biggest losers are Blacks and Whites. Asians are unaffected by DEI. It is time to end DEI. https://t.co/0dwYb7jru9
“DEI” is basically just a stand-in for the N word now https://t.co/AfkZygoRe8
DEI did this https://t.co/U8HIbFNAUE
DEI = Didn’t Earn It… and people died. https://t.co/xgXUnBYrlE