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 271 EC4 3 voters.
69% Yes |
31% No |
63% Yes |
24% No |
4% Yes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
4% No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
2% Yes, and immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination |
1% No, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
1% No, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice |
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0% No, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training |
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Unique answers from EC4 3 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B26KWF2 1 day1D
Private schools should be abolished and it should be who is fitted best. Under capitalism minorities will have less chance. Everyone regardless off their race, gender, sexuality and religion shouldn't get denied judgement because off that factor.
@9SRXS6X4mos4MO
No, I have seen no evidence it achieves what it sets out to do and rules people through fear tactics
@9SBTMJP4mos4MO
Yes, and include a mandate for social skills in the mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty. Give them a diversity training every 2 weeks to discourage mass misunderstandings.
@9S8X7P44mos4MO
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.
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