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 2.9k Canada voters.
54% Yes |
46% No |
49% Yes |
36% No |
2% Yes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
5% No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
2% Yes, and immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination |
2% No, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice |
2% No, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
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1% No, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, but mainly because mandatory diversity training is usually not the most effective way to create a better workplace environment for marginalized groups. Schools should focus on initiatives that bolster connection and open-mindedness in ways that work.
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Yes, also creating awareness of Indigenous peoples history due to Canada. Discrimination against Indigenous peoples needs to stop. Every other race or culture is respected or unbothered. Educate! Or the cycle of disrespect and racism will only continue.
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Teachers and school staff should receive diversity training so they do not pass biases and prejudice on to students. It's important teachers be informed on topics such as homophobia, transphobia, racism and xenophobia to help foster a welcoming classroom environment. Teachers shouldn't be allowed to spread hate speech in the classroom.
@9F5HLMK1yr1Y
Only for differences universal all humans like disabilities.
@9F5FC8S 1yr1Y
Mandatory Training should be focused less in cultures/ethnicities and more on differences that are universal to all humans — such as biological gender (female rights, toxic masculinity) and disabilities.
@9D8NPQM1yr1Y
Depends what you mean by diversity training
@9LX8MD97mos7MO
No, but discriminatory behaviour should be grounds for repercussions. Publically funded schools should have published guidelines for when termination is warranted.
@9L4XKWX8mos8MO
Definitely for factors that people do not have a choice about such as skin colour or country of birth.
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