Strength in Numbers: Build Healthy Workplace Relationships to Combat Bias

Abstract

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are becoming increasingly common in aviation and other fields, but are not always effective. This paper uses personal anecdotes to illustrate how sexism in organizations, including those with DEI programs, can alienate female employees. Allyship has the power to unite members of an organization’s in group and out group and is proposed as a powerful complement to DEI programs.