Abstract
This paper examines the history of group exclusion in various occupations and the rhetoric used to support programs in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples include the Manhattan Project, the Discovery of the structure of DNA, and sports. Rhetorical possibilities are suggested based on the economic advantages of DEI.
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Petkanas, Bill
(2026)
"Economic Costs and Rhetoric of Resisting Diversity,"
Proceedings of the New York State Communication Association: Vol. 2025, Article 18.
Available at:
https://docs.rwu.edu/nyscaproceedings/vol2025/iss1/18
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