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Discussion on: Diversity vs Inclusivity: Understanding the Difference

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Sarah-Jane Morris • Edited

I definitely understand and appreciate the point you're trying to make here, but I hesitate to agree that
"No one on an inclusive team cares about what you look like, what gender you identify with, what your sexual preferences are, etc. " In fact, a truly inclusive team supports and appreciates the unique characteristics that make you who you are, makes space for these, and appreciates the struggles that you deal with as a person. We are all the sum of our parts, and an inclusive team not only supports that but encourages it.

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Molly Struve (she/her)

Thank you for pointing that out, I think you have expressed the point I am trying to make a lot better! I am going to tweak that wording to be more expressive of my point that inclusion means embracing diversity. Thank you again for the feedback, I really appreciate it!

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Molly Struve (she/her)

An inclusive team will lift you up and support you. No one on an inclusive team will judge you based on what you look like, what gender you identify with, what your sexual preferences are, etc. An inclusive team will embrace all of who you are and values you for your mind and what you bring to the table above all else.

I think that makes my point more clear and has less ambiguity.