Diversity training is any program designed to facilitate positive intergroup interaction, reduce prejudice and discrimination, and generally teach individuals who are different from others how to work together effectively. On April 22, 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law the “Individual Freedom Act.” The bill prohibited schools and companies from mandating diversity training as a requirement for attendance or employment. If schools or employers violated the law they would be exposed to expanded civil liability exposures. Banned mandatory training topics include: 1.…
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Response rates from 209 BT voters.
59% Yes |
41% No |
51% Yes |
28% No |
4% Yes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
8% No, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination |
3% Yes, but only if it is a private company |
5% No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
1% Yes, and immediately expel any employees that commit acts of discrimination |
0% No, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
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Unique answers from BT voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9LCPJ9S8mos8MO
Yes, but only if the training is inclusive to ALL people. This would also include people with disabilities and racism against white people should be treated the same as racism against black or Asian people. ALL racism, ableism, sexism, etc. is wrong. Furthermore, the training should be understanding and educational, not finger-pointing and hostile, looking to make someone into the 'bad guy'.
@9SRXS6X3mos3MO
No, I have seen no evidence it achieves what it sets out to do and rules people through fear tactics
@9SBTMJP3mos3MO
The government should mandate all companies, whether private or not, to require mandatory diversity training for employees, and include a social skills training within the diversity training.
@9QTTF8G5mos5MO
I believe it important to treat everybody well in the workplace and sanctions should be imposed on those discriminating on others.
@9QPPQR25mos5MO
Diversity is difficult to define and sometimes only serves as convenient cosmetic window dressing. True diversity of thought if what we should be aiming for.
@9QJWJ695mos5MO
Only for employees who have crossed a legal boundary in this context. Otherwise it should be encouraged, but not mandatory.
@9Q3CF475mos5MO
No, it shouldn't be mandatory but should be highly encouraged as long as it doesn't impjnge on rights to freedom of speech
@9PHJG9T5mos5MO
Yes, as long as it is taken during regular working hours and the employee receives regular pay for this time.
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