Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Diversity describes the composition of population and social identity groups in a work group, organization, or community, and it can include race, ethnicity, culture, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, spirituality, disability, age, national origin, immigration status, and language. This includes recognition that people have multiple identities and that social identities are intersectional and have different salience and impact in different contexts.

Inclusion is an environment that offers affirmation, celebration, and appreciation of different approaches, styles, perspectives, and experiences, thus allowing all individuals to bring in their whole selves (and all their identities) and to demonstrate their strengths and capacity.

Adapted from the APA Dictionary of Psychology definitions of diversity and equity

Highlights from Monitor on Psychology special issue on racial equity

10 psychologists of color at the forefront of racial equity

How psychological science can advance racial equity

Supporting the well-being of Black men and boys

8 questions for Maysa Akbar on equity, leadership, and racism

Read the full issue

What APA is doing

Equity, diversity, and inclusion office

As a mission-driven organization that applies the best available psychological science to benefit society and improve lives, APA is committed to infusing the principles of EDI into all aspects of the work we do.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion framework

The EDI framework defines and conceptualizes EDI for APA, provides an intentional and systemic approach to infusing EDI into our work, and articulates our vision to successfully integrate EDI across the organization and the discipline.

Inclusive language guidelines

These guidelines aim to raise awareness, guide learning, and support the use of culturally sensitive terms and phrases that center the voices and perspectives of those who are often marginalized or stereotyped.