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This is a welcomed step, but if you read the comments (I should have known better) you'll be dragged into a cesspool of narrow minds and shitty takes.
So let's set the record straight on D&I and military effectiveness (a thread)/1 https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense/status/1340295945460871169
So let's set the record straight on D&I and military effectiveness (a thread)/1 https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense/status/1340295945460871169
First, the clowns 
in the comments seem to think that radical steps like...
*checks notes* having the recruiting ads match the composition of the actual force
Is some kind of anti-white ethnic cleansing
Arguing is pointless with someone who is that dumb./2
in the comments seem to think that radical steps like... *checks notes* having the recruiting ads match the composition of the actual force
Is some kind of anti-white ethnic cleansing
Arguing is pointless with someone who is that dumb./2
Moreover, there is plenty of research that show diversity and inclusion efforts raise organizational effectiveness.
Like increasing corporate profitability -
Racial & Gender diversity = greater profits, increased sales, & greater market share https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/000312240907400203
Like increasing corporate profitability -
Racial & Gender diversity = greater profits, increased sales, & greater market share https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/000312240907400203
In one study of Fortune 500 companies, it was found that the top 25% (in terms of gender diversity) were over 30% more profitable for shareholders. https://www.catalyst.org/research/the-bottom-line-connecting-corporate-performance-and-gender-diversity/
A study from @McKinsey found that if the gender-gap in corporate is closed by 2025, we could be looking at $12 TRILLION added to our GDP.
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion#
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion#
Profitable is awesome, sure. But that doesn't really translate to military EFFECTIVENESS does it?
Okay, let's look at a study that measures group dynamics and effectiveness. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/104649640103200403
Okay, let's look at a study that measures group dynamics and effectiveness. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/104649640103200403
But @GStrategerist, the Military isn't like corporate America... we have to do hard things! MANLY things!
That's cute. Because there are people who have studied military effectiveness in terms of diversity and inclusion. https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691192437/divided-armies
Turns out, the shitty takes in the comments, were (after close and careful scrutiny) shitty takes.
Allow me to quote @jaylyall_red5 who studies inclusion and diversity across 250 wars since 1800:
"SUCCESSFUL ARMIES ARE INCLUSIVE"
Allow me to quote @jaylyall_red5 who studies inclusion and diversity across 250 wars since 1800:
"SUCCESSFUL ARMIES ARE INCLUSIVE"
Now, 15 general ideas do not a diverse or inclusive organization make so there is a lot of work to be done.
But can we just stop the bullshit "buh muh Army is gonna be weaker" bullshit already.
But can we just stop the bullshit "buh muh Army is gonna be weaker" bullshit already.
And if you're looking to help make the Army/DoD more inclusive and diverse, there are organizations focused on these sort of things:
@NatSecGirlSquad @OutInNatSec +Many more
And leaders who want your feedback:
@MG_SmithT @PatDonahoeArmy @16thSMA @TradocDCG +more
@NatSecGirlSquad @OutInNatSec +Many more
And leaders who want your feedback:
@MG_SmithT @PatDonahoeArmy @16thSMA @TradocDCG +more
