The DEI tradeoff is worse than you think: Eric Kaufmann
The University of Buckingham professor joins Rob Breakenridge to explain the results of his latest research
A new study has shed light on the hidden costs of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies, revealing the trade-offs that may be worse than anticipated. Professor Eric Kaufmann, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a University of Buckingham professor, joins Rob Breakenridge from The National Post to discuss his research titled "The Equity-Excellence Trade-Off: A Study of EDI in the Canada Research Chairs Program."
The study suggests that aggressive DEI initiatives in academia have had detrimental effects on research impact. It indicates that groups benefiting from DEI policies tend to produce lower-quality research. Furthermore, the study points to an increasing emphasis on "scholarly activism," particularly in the social sciences and humanities.
The full video report can be accessed below, where further insights into the study's findings and necessary reforms will be provided.
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