> but there is nothing that I see where it is done uncritically

And you yet you immediately say:

> there are stereotypes in our society about what genders and races are good at STEM and which are not

Your post is a good example for why it is very difficult to make any critique of the DIE "teachings" in a public / classroom setting. DIE only makes sense if front of a mob.

If you disagree, you are against the DIE (diversity, inclusion and equity) virtuous teachings. Unlike other theoretical fields, to understand is to agree with DIE and its apparent virtues.

And DIE should stay away from any serious academic setting, especially young students, because it's a widely discredited field: https://areomagazine.com/2018/10/02/academic-grievance-studi...