Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem

by Dr. Frank L. Douglas

The book introduces and demonstrates the importance of three new concepts in Addressing Systemic Discrimination. These are Focus on the Individual; Evolution of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to Equity, Inclusion and Individual Engagement (EIIE) and Safe Haven Dialogues (SHD) Reframing Process. The book describes the contributions of Equity and Inclusion in determining the psychological safety of an organization and introduces the Equity-Inclusion Culture Matrix as a tool to assess these cultures.

In the second section of the book, the author presents a case series of Individuals from a wide cross-section of professions including academia, industry, government, and healthcare, who have experienced Systemic Discrimination. The SHD Reframing Process is then used to objectively determine aspects of Systemic Discrimination which are depicted in these cases. A VIP (Victors over Injustice in their Professions) panel reviews issues of Equity and Inclusion and seeks a Better Problem to Solve to achieve the Desired Outcome by Reframing the Problem. Understanding the Aggrieved Individual’s position within the Equity Inclusion Culture Matrix helps to find a Better Problem to Solve.

174 pages, Paperback

Published February 22, 2023

Reviews

[Faith Ukaegbu · Rating 4 out of 5]

If there's one key thing I would tag, or should I say, one word I would use to summarize this book, "Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem
Book by Frank L. Douglas:" It would be equality. What would you do if you went into society or if you went into a particular environment and you were discriminated against for your looks, the way you talk, the way you dress, and the way you present yourself? People would often discriminate against other people because of their skin color. They judge people based on their looks without wanting to know who they are. The author has taken his time to make us understand that human beings are worth more than their physical appearances, whether you are black or white or whatever. Your physical appearance is not all it takes to judge or make a decision about you. Shouldn't everyone have equal standing in society? Shouldn't we all be treated equally despite our looks? The author has taken his time to enlighten us on these topics. After reading this book, I believe that everybody has equal rights. Every human deserves the right to freedom, freedom of speech, and freedom to go about daily activities without fear of being harassed or mistreated by authorities.

The author of this book has taken time to show different cases where human rights have been tampered with, where racism and unnecessary paranoia have cost innocent people their freedom and human rights. He has shown different cases of black people being dehumanized, disgraced, and mistreated in society by authorities without cause. He also showed case studies of employees being mistreated by their employers and many other things.
The author went deep into his work as he used different case scenarios. He used various case studies to explain his points.
Now, while I loved the book, the only thing I was not comfortable with or disliked about this book was the fact that it would come off as boring and wouldn't come off well to certain races who are fine and comfortable with racism and people who don't want equal human rights? It would also come off as boring to some people who prefer other genres.
Still, I believe this book has everything it takes to understand the deep things about the double standards in society.
This book did justice in explaining human rights, treating people rightly, employer-employee relationships, the police and the law, and many other facets of life.

I couldn't find any errors or grammar issues in this book. The author and the publishers took their time reviewing the book to ensure it presented its case perfectly. There's nothing I would add to make this book better because the author went in-depth into doing his work.
Based on the earlier points, I would rate this book four out of five stars. But I would recommend this to people who want to know more about double standards and how they have generally affected society.

[Sarah Zain · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's an increasing interest in discrimination at work places . Here in Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem the author tried to offer some solutions to confront or overcome some of the discrimination situations that many people could face in workplaces using the SHD Reframing process. A well written and structured book deserved to be read.

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