Public Support for DEI Remains Strong Despite Political Backlash
Recent polls show a majority of Americans endorse corporate diversity initiatives, even as conservative efforts to dismantle DEI programs intensify.
- 61% of Americans approve of corporate DEI programs, according to a Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
- Republican-led legislatures are proposing numerous anti-DEI bills, but experts believe these efforts will not succeed.
- Most Americans support specific DEI efforts like internships and anti-bias training, though financial incentives for diversity goals are less popular.
- Critics argue that conservative opposition to DEI is more about cultural grievances than effective policy-making.
- Despite political attacks, companies are quietly reassessing their DEI policies to mitigate legal risks.
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