Resolving conflict must not be conflated with erasing diversity

Evidence

James embraced the need to see alternatives and imagine other states of mind (1978: 4). Follett called for an inclusive, integrative resolution of differences, brought about ‘by the reciprocal adaptings of the reactions of individuals, and this reciprocal adapting is based on both agreement and difference’ (1918: 35). She was concerned that addressing conflict not lead to the dismissal of diversity. ‘What people often mean by getting rid of conflict is getting rid of diversity, and it is of the utmost importance that these should not be considered the same … ’ (1924: 300). Key to both James and Follett was a process open to difference and yet focused on making connections across that difference. — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice, 624

Categorization

• DEFINE: Distinguishes conflict-resolution from diversity-elimination — a clarifying conceptual axis.
• XREF: Connects to procedural-justice concerns: participation must make room for agonistic difference, not flatten it. — connects to: Unity across difference requires integrating, not absorbing, diverse positions — David Schlosberg, Defining Environmental Justice:…, 614; Racial prejudice can be reduced without erasing racial differences — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years…, 837; Superficial diversity strategies conceal rather than resolve persistent representational racism (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Racial prejudice can be reduced without erasing racial differences #expands (0.85) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 837
• Forcing colorblindness or identity forsaking backfires and worsens intergroup relations #corroborates (0.85) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 577
• Superficial diversity strategies conceal rather than resolve persistent representational racism #corroborates (0.75)
• Modern equality makes ineradicable natural differences the basis of cruel group conflict #corroborates (0.75)