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 711 SW voters.
66% Yes |
34% No |
63% Yes |
27% No |
2% Yes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
5% No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
0% Yes, and immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination |
1% No, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice |
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 SW voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9S8X7P45mos5MO
No, diversity training does not promote unity. It creates division and highlights the differences between people rather than that which unites them. People should be judge on the content of their character and not the colour of their skin, religion, sex or sexuality.
@9QVCZV66mos6MO
I think this wholly depends on what is meant by "diversity training" and what exactly is being taught in those training sessions.
@9QPZTH36mos6MO
It depends. It’s good for kids to know everyone is different but don’t discriminate against good staff because they aren’t the type of diversity wanted
@9QPRKMV6mos6MO
Depends on what is being taught. I think encouraging people to interact with diverse crowds is important, and I think it's important to celebrate our differences and teach kids about cultures outside of our own.
I find that a lot of diversity incentives only further division, however. I think that these types of programs should not actively condemn anyone of being racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise oppressive based off the actions of their historic ancestors (and it's okay to teach things like this in an academic sense).
We absolutely do not want to encourage kids to hate themselves because of what their ancestors did; nor do we want kids to feel as though they're somehow inferior because of what their ancestors suffered.
We should be lifting one another up, not looking for someone to demonize.
@9QLTD8M6mos6MO
No this should not be a school curriculum subject, instead, it should be something that we as a nation instill in other ways. Teachers need more resources to teach their core subjects. If however, the topic arises they should feel empowered to discuss freely without prejudice.
@9QKCKWD6mos6MO
Define diversity training. Let's start with misogyny which is rife throughout schools and getting worse not better
@9Q96QM26mos6MO
All teachers and faculty should treat everybody civilly and equally, whilst taking into consideration an individuals faith/belief. Training should not be needed.
@9Q72V5Y6mos6MO
Yes but diversity also must include white and working class people in the conversation to provide more inclusiveness
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