The backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has indeed spread to more states. In at least 22 states, measures related to DEI at state university systems have been either banned or rolled back. For instance, in Utah, Republican state Rep. Katy Hall successfully sponsored a new law that prohibits the use of DEI statements in applications for medical, dental schools, and other graduate programs. The law also eliminates central offices dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While the intent is to shift higher education away from a focus on identity, discussions about DEI will still be allowed in classroom instruction and research. It’s part of a broader culture war, and the approach varies across states, but Utah’s stance aims for a more nuanced perspective on diversity and inclusion.
Backlash against DEI spreads to more states
Shortly after taking office in 2023, Republican state Rep. Katy Hall heard from constituents complaining about how their adult children were required to write diversity, equity and inclusion statements while applying for medical and… pic.twitter.com/ZGzfaqdpej
— Owen Gregorian (@OwenGregorian) June 20, 2024
Good news: "The 'anti-woke' backlash has unnerved business leaders who find themselves navigating shifting terrain. Publicly, most say they remain as dedicated to diversity as ever. But privately, they are rethinking the promises they made, scrutinizing investments in DEI that… pic.twitter.com/DCxBsqd7QT
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) June 3, 2024
BREAKING: Blackrock will be laying off 600 employees, mostly from the ESG division.
ESG global investments collapsed by $5 trillion in just 2 years.
ESG is the system used by Blackrock and Vanguard to blackmail companies into adopting woke practices.
Here is BlackRock CEO… pic.twitter.com/SHLOVQhvTs
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 8, 2024
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