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.…
Read moreResponse rates from 20.9k UK voters.
48% Yes |
52% No |
45% Yes |
23% No |
2% Yes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
25% No, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
0% Yes, and immediately expel any students that commit acts of discrimination |
3% No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
1% No, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
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0% No, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training |
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Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B5988HJ2mos2MO
Yes, and all schools should require mandatory, age-appropriate, and effective diversity training that fosters empathy, understanding, respect, and inclusivity among all students, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds.
@B2PQ8NN5mos5MO
Yes, but not disclosed as diversity training as that further highlights the differences between students- instead, a community of acceptance should be encouraged with discrimination being abnormal and punishable
@9G5MCLJ2yrs2Y
Diversity training should be mandatory as to increase understanding and decrease confusion, and a psychological exam for all students, more education given to those who commit acts of discrimination, then extensive retraining and a full psychological evaluation and deep dive into the person and then expelled should they do it again after retraining.
@9FY5N222yrs2Y
No, we're all the same except for few biological differences hurting other kids whether it be physical or emotional is called bullying and teaching kids not to bully should be required
@9FV77GN2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it is made clear to parents and prospective pupils that it is something that the school does
@9FSHX9Y2yrs2Y
Yes, but only diversity training with fundamental learnings that are widely agreed upon within medical, psychological, and diverse populations. Such training must be closely scrutinised and adhere to high standards of rigour.
@9FRFH7V2yrs2Y
Less formal diversity “training” should be required in the way of informal teaching, education and awareness raising
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