WE ROAR Magazine issue 04 - Magazine - Page 33
What Role Does Media
Sensationalism Play in
Influencing DEI?
Insights
In recent years, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has gained
traction both in the boardrooms of multinational companies as
well as on the covers of many articles. However, while the
motivation behind DEI frameworks is the promotion of equity
and inclusion, media plays a great role in altering the actual
effects of these initiatives. The media is often fixated on
extreme demonstrations or high ranking pledges of the
corporations, which tend to mask the real issues of DEI. Media
sensationalism must be addressed by corporate executives
regarding the handling of DEI in order to avert potential blind
sides and make meaningful changes.
Impact Analysis
Media sensationalism plays a great part in the perception and
practice of DEI programs. Most news reporting consists of
action-oriented plots with an emphasis on diversity crises or
success which can hide the true meaning of DEI. For instance,
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