From Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to Justice: Calling in for Collective Learning and Action on Racism in Dietetics

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
29 January 2025

Abstract

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is the prevailing framework that has informed efforts in dietetics to redress racism. Although EDI has strengths, it has several weaknesses that ultimately hinder progress on racism in the profession. In this paper, we present racial justice as an alternative framework that, we assert, engenders more meaningful, purposive, and politically critical language, analysis, and action to redress racism and White supremacy.

Résumé

L’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion (EDI) sont le cadre dominant qui a efforts éclairés en diététique pour lutter contre le racisme. Même si l'EDI présente des atouts, il présente plusieurs faiblesses qui, en fin de compte, entravent les progrès en matière de lutte contre le racisme dans le monde profession. Dans cet article, nous présentons la justice raciale comme un cadre alternatif qui, affirmons-nous, engendre des activités plus significatives, plus ciblées et plus politiquement langage critique, analyse et action pour remédier au racisme et aux Blancs suprématie.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
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Pages: 1 - 8
Editor: Naomi Cahill

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Version of record online: 29 January 2025

Key Words

  1. racism
  2. racial justice
  3. anti-racism
  4. White supremacy
  5. EDI
  6. equity
  7. diversity
  8. inclusion

Mots-clés

  1. racisme
  2. justice raciale
  3. antiracisme
  4. suprématie blanche
  5. EDI
  6. équité
  7. diversité
  8. inclusion

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Jennifer Brady RD, PhD
Women’s and Gender Studies, School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
Eric Ng RD, MPH
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

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