Meta Ends DEI Programs, Signals Shift in Corporate Culture

Mark Zuckerberg defends changes, citing need for 'masculine energy,' as Meta scales back diversity efforts and faces criticism over new policies.

Meta has dismantled its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including representation goals, diversity hiring targets, and supplier diversity initiatives.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has framed the changes as a response to a perceived imbalance in corporate culture, emphasizing the need for more 'masculine energy.'
Meta's relaxed hate speech policies and Zuckerberg's recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump have raised concerns about the company's alignment with conservative political shifts.
The DEI rollback reflects a broader trend in corporate America, with companies like Amazon also scaling back similar initiatives following political and legal pressures.
Critics warn that these decisions could exacerbate workplace inequalities, undermine progress on diversity, and increase the risk of discrimination lawsuits.