I think this event marks a pivot
by shillelaghhugger (2024-01-04 10:58:56)
Edited on 2024-01-04 10:59:30

In reply to: Useful review of how the rot set in at "elite" schools.  posted by sorin69

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Outside of a few race hustlers and other grifters, it looks like most normal humans recognize we have a problem here. I’m surprised to see so many now openly talking about the overreach of DEI programs. Companies previously worshipping at that altar are now dumping entire departments or at least letting the die on the vine.

It’s funny how America works- we always have to grab the rope and pull so damn hard in one direction. Of course, many institutions and companies alike benefit from a diverse hiring strategy. There are limitations to those strategies and some homogeneity can be useful at times and for certain ventures. But no, we had to take it to the extreme. We may overreact here and go back the other direction too far.

See my post below. I have firsthand experience with it.
by krudler  (2024-01-04 11:07:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

I agree there is risk in going too far back in the other direction, but I think (at least in the business world) it's an issue of cost, and prior to the euphoria around DEI it was pretty settled that any kind of racism or bigotry in the workplace was wholly unacceptable and grounds for dismissal. I don't think there needs to be any "reverse-DEI" programs, and most companies will just go back to the way they were before, just without bloated and mostly worthless DEI programs.