We at The Problem With believe it is very important not to “yuck someone else’s yum.” Tastes differ, and that’s okay. However, should you tell us that show Ted Lasso is not excellent, we would have to tell you that you are incorrect.* And were we to write The Problem With Ted Lasso, it would simply say, “There isn’t one.”

Ted Lasso wins with us for a lot of reasons, but we particularly love the way the show seamlessly illustrates the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) without seeming preachy or heavy-handed. We appreciate this approach because we see DEI as ethical imperatives deeply intertwined with psychological well-being and human flourishing.

From a psychological standpoint, diversity is nothing but great. It enriches our social fabric by exposing us to a multitude of perspectives, experiences, and worldviews. It makes the world a better place and makes us better people. Embracing diversity fosters a sense of belonging and validation, essential psychological needs that contribute to our overall sense of well-being. To help us better understand this, social identity theory illuminates how our sense of self is intricately linked to the groups we belong to, whether based on race, gender, ethnicity, or other dimensions of diversity. It highlights how exclusionary practices can perpetuate feelings of marginalization and otherization, contributing to psychological distress and diminished self-esteem.

Equity, on the other........

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