Topic N1
Japanese Learning
Society - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
N1 Conversation lesson 13: Society - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
💬Dialogue
多様な価値観が交錯する現代において、DEIの理念はかつてなく重要視されています。
In the modern era where diverse values intersect, the philosophy of DEI is being emphasized more than ever.
ええ。単に属性を多様化するだけでなく、誰もが能力を最大限に発揮できる土壌を整えることが肝要ですね。
Yes. It is vital not just to diversify attributes, but to prepare the ground where everyone can maximize their potential.
無意識の偏見、いわゆる「アンコンシャス・バイアス」をいかに払拭していくかが課題となります。
How to eliminate unconscious prejudice, so-called "unconscious bias," will be a challenge.
その通りです。公平な機会の提供は、組織の活性化やイノベーションの創出に直結しますから。
Exactly. Providing fair opportunities directly leads to organizational activation and innovation creation.
はい。マイノリティの声に耳を傾け、包摂的な文化を醸成する地道な努力が欠かせません。
Yes. Steady efforts to listen to minority voices and foster an inclusive culture are indispensable.
はい。相互理解を深め、違いを強みとして活かせる寛容な社会を目指していきたいですね。
Yes. We want to aim for a tolerant society where mutual understanding is deepened and differences can be utilized as strengths.
⭐Key Expressions
～かつてなく
Emphasizes a state reaching a level never seen before.
～（に）耳を傾ける
Used when describing listening with focus and respect.
～（を）強みとして活かす
Used when wanting to turn a certain characteristic into an advantage.
～（に）直結する
When an action or factor has an immediate and clear impact on the result.
📚Vocabulary
交錯する
こうさくする
to intersect / mingle
土壌
どじょう
soil / ground (for growth)
払拭する
ふっしょくする
to wipe out / dispel
活性化
かっせいか
activation / revitalization
傾ける
かたむける
to tilt / lean (listen attentively)
強み
つよみ
strength
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