Alight so here is a topic of debate and discussion that is always on the go at our home. For those that are not sure what EDI stands for it stands for Ethnicity, Diversity and Inclusion. As per the (you need an account to see links):

"Equity involves creating equal opportunity for all and eliminating barriers like discrimination and bias. Diversity recognizes and celebrates differences, including individual, social, cultural and political differences. Inclusion represents the meaningful action that connects the concepts of equity and diversity."

Now I do want to clarify that I am all for equal representation and inclusion of minorities, this is NOT a thread that is against it. This thread is to discuss what is going on currently in reference to EDIs and if you feel like is it too much, not enough, or even it can cause some job safety issues (Will discuss this later). Also given the clraik community is so wide and diverse there will be different levels of how the EDI wave is being implemented based on your country. It would be interesting to see some different geographical views as well. So I will touch on two areas that are of hot topic in our home. EDIs in the workplace and as well now in the media. mainly movies/TV shows.

EDIs in the Workplace

Spoilering this at I am referencing some IRL aspects.




So here are my discussion points from this:

  • Should someone get a job based on if they meet the job demands alone?
  • Should someone who is part of a minority (race, gender sex) who does not meet the full job demands/requirements get a job over someone who does meet with job demands, just because of EDI policy?
  • Should job requirements be modified to enable more female applicants are hired when it comes to physical demands of an occupation? Should someone be excluded from applying for a job if they are not a minority?


Also feel free to bring up your own discussion points on this.

EDIs in the Media

Alright so here is another topic of discussion in our home. I am all for a strong female role as well as having more LGBTQ2s+ and minorities represented in the media. We do need more of it so EVERYONE can have role models and someone who represents them to look up to. I am loving that the Marvel and DC female superheroes have their own title movies and that Black Panther was produced and now will have a female playing Black Panther (even though this is in the Marvel Storyline) it is something that would not have been put in the media even 10 years ago. Likely what would have happened was they would have re-cast the role of Black Panther with another male lead. Even having Sam Wilson (The Falcon) take up the Captain America shield is progressive and well overdue.

What come to discussion in our home is when EDIs are "pushed" a bit more. For example, when a female role performs an action in a scene that clearly could not be completed by that actor/character and could be completed by a male counterpart. Does this come across as emasculating the male roles? Now personally when I am sitting down to watch a show or movie I generally have an idea what I am getting into. For example if I am watching Bridgerton I am know I am watching a Shonda Rhimes show which is full of promoting EDIs and the EDI message. So having the Queen being a strong black female is right up her ally and I watch the show for just entertainment value and not comparing it to historical fact. However, if it was a historical fact based show I may have more opposition. I feel like we should still represent history accurately as we still have lots to learn from it. Especially the bad parts of our history. It should not be something that is ignored.

So here are my discussion points from this:

  • Is the current EDI culture in the media representing minorities appropriately? Should there be more or is it becoming too much where is is being overly pushed?
  • Could the EDI movement start to emasculate males in the media and entertainment industry?
  • What would you like to see more of?
  • What would you like to see less of?


Also feel free to bring up your own discussion points on this.

WARNING: This can be a touchy subject, please stay on topic, do not spam and most of all be kind! If there are any themes of racism, bigotry etc. that go against the community rules this thread will be killed ASAP.