The stories that US universities tell about diversity, equity and inclusion do not translate to actions, explains Neil A. Lewis, Jr. Instead, their actions disadvantage the people they allegedly support.
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Lewis, N.A. What universities say versus do about diversity, equity and inclusion. Nat Hum Behav 6, 610 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-022-01339-1
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