The False Promise of Equality: Systemic Bias and the New Focus on Equity
As our organizations have been distracted by a focus on equality for generations, we have—often unknowingly—established systems of inequity, built on biases that grant systemic advantage to some, but not all. This session will detail the difference between an equality-based approach and an equity-based approach. Learn how individual and structural bias have created systems of advantage and disadvantage, how to uncover those in an organization and how to apply a consistent framework to create equity.
Learning Objectives:
Understand individual and structural bias that create systemic advantage and disadvantage.
Learn the difference between an equality-based approach and an equity-based approach.
Explore how to apply an equity framework to policies, practices, decisions and programs.
Sara Taylor
Sara Taylor, President and Founder of deepSEE Consulting, has 35 years of extensive experience, nationally recognized as in the practice of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion serving local, national and global clients. While her areas of specialty are in both Diversity and Leadership Development, Sara has become a thought leader particularly in the field of Cultural Competence. Her bestselling book, Filter Shift: How Effective People SEE the World, is used by numerous individuals and organizations to increase success and create greater effectiveness. Sara holds a Master's degree in Diversity and Organizational Development and, prior to founding deepSEE, held positions such as Chief Diversity Officer and Leadership and Diversity Specialist.