Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
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Diversity is a hot topic in the tech industry today. More and more companies are seeking to hire a diverse workforce. Conferences are searching for underrepresented speakers. Communities are creating safer environments for minority members.
Progress is happening, but social change is a slow process.
However, you can make a difference! Come learn about diversity and inclusion, why it’s important, and in what ways you can make an impact.
Questions that will be covered:
- Who is underrepresented in tech?
- What does it mean to be underrepresented?
- Who has privilege?
- What does it mean to have privilege?
- Why is diversity important?
- How can we affect change?