Harvard University does not currently require most of its teaching staff, including history professor James Hankins, to submit diversity statements. However, a screenshot of a statement Hankins plans to submit if asked in the future was circulated online. The statement, which critiques Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, suggests that DEI is not about creating opportunities but is instead about systemic discrimination based on race and sex. Hankins' statement also includes controversial views, such as questioning whether diversity is always a strength and asserting that equity, as advocated by DEI proponents, is not desirable. The statement has sparked discussions on social media, with some users highlighting Hankins' extensive academic contributions, including 31 books, 79 book chapters, and 87 journal articles, and others considering the broader implications for DEI policies.
Is DEI in its death throes? Nick Dixon considers recent changes in PwC's diversity policies as further evidence of a broader pushback against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion gobbledegook. https://t.co/iYmhxuMyls
“Diversity is a luxury good that can be enjoyed only in secure, peaceful societies.” That line alone would get a young James Hankins’s application tossed from almost any faculty search today. He’s published 31 books, 79 book chapters, and 87 journal articles.… https://t.co/CkVThc23TD
Harvard historian James Hankins submits his DEI statement. "Diversity" isn't always our strength and is, at best, a consditional truth. "Equity", as used by DEI advocates, is not desirable. And typical DEI programs do not promote inclusion for everyone. https://t.co/sUwciaRTVs
“[W]e fail when we impose smelly little orthodoxies on our students” An Honest Diversity Statement — James Hankins, @LawLiberty https://t.co/QYVKxwRt7A https://t.co/BfqTT30dvh
"DEI is not about opening up opportunities. It is about systemically discriminating on the basis of race and sex." https://t.co/A5Lv5KMojF
I'm reposting this. A previous (now deleted) post suggested that diversity statements are required of Harvard professors. In fact, most Harvard teaching staff, including the author of the post below (history prof James Hankins), are not required to submit such statements,… https://t.co/ODUX4RlAOD
I corrected this post in a follow-up in the same thread, but I'll do it here, as well. Harvard does not currently require most of its teaching staff to complete diversity statements. The screenshot contains a statement which Hankins will submit if asked to do so in the future. https://t.co/smpYJFHQFt
This is how it’s done… Here’s Harvard professor James Hankins’ mandatory diversity commitment statement. (h/t: @eyeslasho) https://t.co/8b6AnvNOcC
Harvard requires its faculty to submit written statements demonstrating their commitment to diversity. Here's the statement of history professor James Hankins. https://t.co/2soz9Zu5wa