Diversity/Equity
The Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEAB) Committee
The Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEAB) Committee is a standing committee of the Costume Society of America Board of Directors led by the Vice President of Internal Relations. The DEAB Committee promotes and advocates for DEAB initiatives and philosophies throughout Costume Society of America by:
- amplifying members’ voices, particularly of those within historically marginalized communities while promoting the rejection of bias against these communities
- identifying policies and practices that are inequitable both within CSA and in the broader field of costume studies and practice
- meeting with various CSA leadership members as needed to inquire about current and future DEAB-relevant initiatives; establishing how the DEAB committee can inform or support said initiatives
- cultivating a sense of belonging for all members, but particularly those that have been historically marginalized and/or underrepresented in the organization and/or field, with targeted initiatives approved by the CSA Board.
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