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What kind of society do you imagine when you think of a diverse society? Diversity is an abstract concept. While there is an ideal of diversity and inclusion that leaves no one behind, when it comes to the planning and implementation of specific measures, there may be cases where the target group is limited. Depending on which social space you are considering - community, workplace, school, etc. - who is included and who is excluded may differ. This seminar focuses on Norwegian universities and discusses the definition of diversity.

This presentation presents ongoing work of an empirical investigation of diversity at an engineering department at a Norwegian university. Gender equality has been a topic in Norwegian academia for many years, and diversity has received increased attention lately. However, "diversity" as a concept remains contested, without a solidified definition. Qualitative research interviews with university employees show that a limited number of categories are understood as "diversity", even if other differences shape experiences of inclusion and exclusion. The presentation focuses on deconstructing diversity as it is understood by interview participants, and asks who is covered by D&I work in Norwegian academia, and who are left out.

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