As the president-elect and his allies plan a multi-pronged attack on DEI policies, companies and campuses are complying with threats even though they don’t have to

Summary

Donald Trump’s return to office is expected to trigger a widespread crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Institutions are already scaling back DEI programs out of fear of funding cuts, lawsuits, or political pressure, even in states without legal mandates.

Advocates warn of a “chilling effect,” with some universities overcomplying and misinterpreting restrictions. Companies like Walmart have also started reducing diversity efforts under pressure.

Experts predict this will be the most aggressive anti-DEI administration yet, forcing institutions to navigate legal and ethical challenges.

Many argue universities must resist and uphold academic freedom, even at financial risk.

  • Mighty@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    Always these lickspittles with their rushed compliance before anything is even “ordered”

    • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      6 days ago

      Yeah, that’s even more insufferable than the wokewashing was in the first place. First it is all…look at us, look at how woke we are, then before anyone even lifts a finger and before donvict is even in office they fold like a house of cards. Gosh, they sure seem like they were committed to change…

    • themeatbridge@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      Companies like Walmart were never committed to diversity, equity, or inclusion. They did it because they thought they had to in order to garner support from the public. But the public just elected a corrupt bigot to the highest office, so they feel confident they can scale back.

  • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    This seems like an implementation of the idea that racism goes away when you stop talking about it. Well, treatment and prevention in medicine aren’t usually the same. In a just and fair society maybe colorblindness and meritocracy are the best policies, but only if you start with a fair and just society.

    • futatorius@lemm.ee
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      3 days ago

      You can’t state the magnitude of the problem if you’re prevented from measuring it.

      Same thing they’re doing with climate damage. Kill off the real science, and all that’s left is a shouting match that the eco-criminals have enough money to win.

  • SarcasticMan@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    I’m just spitballing here but maybe stop advertising it and just keep hiring diversely. I feel like a lot of this is just “Look at us, look how diverse we are.” It’s like the people who give to charity and then tell everyone everywhere how charitable they are. Just do it and shut the fuck up about it.

    Maybe I am wrong, IDK, I just get tired of all the look-at-me equity.