The Politics of Diversity: Equality has yet to appear
Jerel Shaw It's strange when there has been so much energy put into the nobility of diversity in societal institutions as equality still remains elusive. If giving a litany of examples would help, then let's get started. Gentrification is surely a derivative of diversity, yet it also be considered 'negative' diversity. When your traditionally urban black community is invaded by (mostly) well-to-do (white) citizens - even a hand-full - that should present a clear paradigm for diversity. The only problem is that if the net returns are expected to be positive for the poor indigenous occupants, don't hold your breath. Poor people and well-off people being next do or neighbors can either elevate (or equalize) the conditions of everyone or add depth and complexity to the problem, like when the Biblical scripture says "the poor will be with you always", people may feel that is a license to ignore their plight, whether next door neighbors or not. Step