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 426 Massachusetts voters.
55% Yes |
45% No |
51% Yes |
36% No |
2% Yes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
4% No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
1% Yes, and immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination |
3% No, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice |
1% No, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training |
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1% No, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 426 Massachusetts voters.
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Unique answers from Massachusetts voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9F56K6Z1yr1Y
No, the trainings should be banned as they lead to more prejudice.
@9HB5MKV1yr1Y
Yes, but only if the training focuses on racial cooperation and understanding and not critical race theory where one race is more privileged or disadvantaged compared to another
@jsimic1yr1Y
DT is racist
Diversity training is systemically racist against white people.
Voluntary DT can be permitted, but Mandatory DT should be banned as unconstitutional.
@9KCW6DM 10mos10MO
Focusing on diversity is more racist than not, often pushing people to be more diverse means they hire people not on merit but on factors to fill a quota. Race shouldn't be a qualifier nor should is be a disqualifier
@9GKVMJH1yr1Y
No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required and immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination.
@9FYQDNH1yr1Y
Yes, all schools should require mandatory diversity training, and should immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination
@9KDPB4510mos10MO
This is not an issue for federal law. We already have laws in place to deal with discrimination. This is a matter to be decided by local governments or school boards- not federal law.
@9FTF7TG1yr1Y
Yes, including race, gender identity, sexuality, religion, physical disabilities, and mental disabilities.
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