In September 2020 the Trump administration issued an executive order which prohibited federal agencies, companies with federal contracts and recipients of federal grants from participating in training that “promotes race or sex-stereotyping or scapegoating.” Prohhibted topics include “divisive concepts” in which one race or sex is inherently superior to another; the U.S. is fundamentally racist or sexist and a person should feel some form of psychological distress on account of their race or sex. In January 2021 President Biden revoked the executive order and issued a new order which affirmed that “equal opportunity is the bedrock of American democracy, and our diversity in one of our country’s greatest strengths.”
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No
@9F9MYBN8mos8MO
We need to learn how to respect others, just because of the color of our skin people can be so cruel, but we all bleed to same color and we all die in the end so be fair to everyone while we are still here.
@9F65JXQ8mos8MO
We live in a world in which race has shaped every aspect of our being. Culture is all around us, there is no way to be in a culture vacuum. Systemic racism permeates our society. We must learn how to interact with those who are different from us, and treat everyone equitably.
@9F5FTDN8mos8MO
Every single person comes with so many biases, even if they are unconscious. Everyone, regardless of their race, deserves to be treated equally and without fear of dealing with passive aggressive actions and comments.
People need to understand how the other race thinks and acts and how to appropriately react to different cultures that come with different races.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes
@9FBCCK78mos8MO
No person should have to be trained to think or have opinions about a specific subject. If you are unable to convince someone of an idea then you cannot then require them to be trained to overcome their own opinions.
@9F7ZRRV 8mos8MO
Many racial jokes are made in the workplace and many don't understand that the workplace isn't a place for these jokes and should be taught not to say such things.
Racial sensitivity training is just proving the fact that one race doesn't feel safe enough or lower than another hence they need training to function properly in the workplace? It's not needed, if anything its just brings other groups farther down making people feel like this is a necessity if you are a minority.
@9F7PGTWRepublican8mos8MO
It teaches the idea that one race is surperior to the other which will be the opposite of what we want to teach people
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination
@9HWTVRV4mos4MO
Who is enforcing the accountability? Who is ensuring the comprehension and clarity of the guidelines?
There is too much dismissiveness today. I don't believe most individuals/Institutions realize how much of our current lives (as well as "the good ole days" ) are colored by racist views. In order to have a truly diverse and fair system we have to provide training to change the current mindsets, otherwise those "guidelines" will be dismissed and rebuked which will only make things worse.
@9FSBSGWConstitution7mos7MO
When speaking to employees that have had to attend government approved Racial Sensitivity trainings in all sectors, I have found that many employees have noticed a discriminatory stance against certain groups, are not given the opportunity to counter, and have observed that there is no evidence given or no regard for historical context.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics
@9FSBSGWConstitution7mos7MO
LGBTQ+ topics are discriminatory towards many religious and political groups, and when speaking to employees who have been forced to attend trainings on them, I have again discovered that there was no concrete scientific data shown.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory
@9FSBSGWConstitution7mos7MO
On the flip side, Racial Sensitivity Training discriminates against groups that do not believe in topics that are covered in the trainings. In fact, it tends to villainize anyone that does not agree with the political ideology that is pushed in Racial Sensitivity Training. It also divides us by making us more aware of our differences instead of uniting as Americans.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
@8HCZLY5Republican4yrs4Y
No, it should not be required. It should be an option and the choice of the business.
@8HVYKB24yrs4Y
should offer it as an option
@PresspacenutDemocrat4yrs4Y
Yes, and include LGBTQ+ topics and extend this requirement to private companies as well.
@8NR3ZY33yrs3Y
No, and there is no proof that racial sensitivity training actually has a positive effect on racial sensitivity.
@8HZBKRB4yrs4Y
Yes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics and extend the requirement to private companies as well
@8KBQ6ZY4yrs4Y
Yes, and they should include LGBTQ+ topics, cover all protected groups, and extend the requirement to private companies as well.
@4V4VGHMConstitution4yrs4Y
No, and it shouldn't exist. These programs tend to be very one sided and hypocritical.
@8M7BF4Z3yrs3Y
No, but have strict guidelines and accountability concerning discrimination on any basis not relevant to the codified procedure - even those not pertaining to faith, race, sex, disability, or sexual orientation. Agency policy can mandate asking a few hypothetical questions to determine likelihood of guideline compliance.
@8JQDZWM4yrs4Y
No, and it should be removed.
Deleted10mos10MO
Yes, and also include LGBTQIA+ Topics & extend the requirement to all companies, regardless if it's socially owned or privately owned
@8KLCJB74yrs4Y
Neutral, training will help but in the end if a person discriminates it is due to their own beliefs and no amount of training could change that.
Deleted10mos10MO
Yes, and also include LGBTQIA+ Topics & extend the requirement to all businesses, regardless of ownership
@TruthHurts10110mos10MO
No, abolish all diversity, affirmative action, and racial sensitivity programs and do not give minorities any favorable treatment in the business world that white people don't get.
@MorbidCabinetRepublican10mos10MO
I see where you're coming from! Just like in a game of Monopoly, everyone should start with the same amount of cash, right? No 'Get Out of Jail Free' cards for anybody. After all, the idea of the American Dream is built on the principle of equal opportunity, where success is determined by an individual's hard work and talent, not their background.
Now, picture this: You're at a 100-meter race. Everyone's lined up at the same starting point. But what if some runners had to wear heavy boots? Would it still be a fair race? Isn't it the same with life, where some people, due to societal prejudices, are burdened with 'heavy boots'?
@TruthHurts10110mos10MO
@8TGMPJRProgressive3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it covers all protected groups
@8TFGXKGRepublican3yrs3Y
No but if you know an employee is without a doubt and have proof he/she is racist to any one regardless of color they should be fired
@JonBSimConstitution2yrs2Y
If the best plumber in the world is racist, you shouldn't fire him because it has nothing to do with his profession.
@9KVVS2F2mos2MO
he may be good at his career, but the biaism he has would subconsciously effect the work efficiency, and causing discrimination witch affects peoples light negativity. it is a negative representation of a buisness and allowing it as a buisness is a whole seperate set of yuckyness.
@8HZ5PCR4yrs4Y
No, and get rid of all this forced diversity bs.
@8L3WPPX4yrs4Y
Yes, and also include age, sex, disability, LGBTQIA+, and religious topics.
@8NG6VHB3yrs3Y
I Don't understand what this means
@8SFCRT33yrs3Y
No, and ban racial sensitivity training.
Yes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well as including all minority groups.
@8KQWHTMRepublican4yrs4Y
Hate speech is free speech, but businesses should definitely be allowed to punish or fire you for being a jerkwad.
@8JVZFMH4yrs4Y
Yes if it is needed, most people today don’t need a class for that but If they do then one should be given yes
Yes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory and extend the requirement to private companies as well
@93986TP2yrs2Y
Yes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics, and extend the requirement to private companies as well
@8WW6WS33yrs3Y
I do, but I also think that companies should do extensive background checks to ensure that racial sensitivity training shouldn't be needed in the first place.
@8TZNWML3yrs3Y
No, it wastes time for employees who aren't discriminatory, just ensure discrimination won't be accepted
@979M8HP1yr1Y
ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination, intolerance, and bullying
@93F6BSX2yrs2Y
Yes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics as well as extending the requirement to private companies
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