Equality, Diversity And Inclusion In Architecture Q&A Ft. Marsha Ramroop

EDI in architecture only becomes useful when it moves beyond website statements and into real behaviour, better access, fairer outcomes and stronger workplace culture.Stephen Drew speaks with Marsha Ramroop about equality, diversity and inclusion in architecture, cultural intelligence, equity, bias, positive action and what practices can do to make inclusion practical.The conversation covers: Why EDI needs more than good intentions How diversity includes both visible and invisible difference What equity can mean inside an architecture practice Why cultural intelligence supports inclusive behaviour How positive action can help improve representation lawfully ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg2d_GRhXr8📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/diversity-inclusion-architecture-marsha-ramroop/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction to EDI in architecture 05:00 Why EDI can be misunderstood or treated superficially 10:00 Diversity, access and visible and invisible difference 15:00 Equity in architecture practice and workplace outcomes 20:00 Inclusion and what it means in practice 25:00 Bias, assumptions and conscious behaviour change 30:00 Cultural intelligence and where to learn more 35:00 CQ action and building inclusive behaviours 40:00 Business outcomes, retention and profitability 45:00 Positive action and improving representation