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Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

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.”

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 @PresspacenutDemocrat from Minnesota  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and include LGBTQ+ topics and extend this requirement to private companies as well.

 @4V4VGHMConstitutionanswered…5yrs5Y

No, and it shouldn't exist. These programs tend to be very one sided and hypocritical.

 @92SN5D9 from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex race, disability, sexual orientation, religion)

 @9T2V7RG  from South Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

There should be sensitivity training regarding all minorities of all kinds, and not just one or the other.

 @9SL6PGT from Florida  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, this should also include LGBTQ+ topics, and extend the requirement to private companies as well.

 @9HG53NRDemocrat from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, as long as it includes all races, ethnicities, ages, beliefs, genders, sexualities, religious groups, and disabilities

 @2TFTQ8N from New Hampshire  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but it should require other diversity programs that involve managers in promoting diversity and sensitivity, and provide voluntary sensitivity training for all.

 @36XJB2Vfrom California  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and include LGBTQ+ topics, and extend the requirement to private companies as well, and cover all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, &c), and include critical race theory and intersectionality

 @7YSX237Independent from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and include other protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion).

 @9623Z7L from Kentucky  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but must include all protected groups

 @93FGDN7Independent from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

This issue goes deeper than just the federal employees to change the problem you would have to do a complete reboot from pre-K

 @939XZ37Democrat from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics, and extend the requirement to private companies as well

 @ALcubbybear88Independent from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well. This type of training will reduce the number of discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits

  @CrowWatchingJustice party member from Utah  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, with all protected groups, mental health training, and extend the requirement to private companies as well.

 @PresspacenutDemocrat from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and include LGBTQ+ topics. Extend the requirement to private companies as well.

 @GuitarLord25Socialist from Vermont  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but workplaces must become more democratic and social, and research shows that these kinds of workplaces report fewer discriminatory incidents.

 @8W7W3HR from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

the wiki page dont exist fam

 @2PYWZBLGreen from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

Sensitivity training should be required for all groups

 @8TBYXDF from Nevada  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but it should also include other groups and topics

 @8RGX7M8Progressive from Missouri  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but should include LGBTQ+ topics & be required for private companies

 @iantouragefrom Connecticut  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but it should cover other marginalized groups (LGBTQ+, disabled, etc) as well and should apply to all companies

 @8PPBSVP from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, however if given the chance we should instead abolish the government

 @MilesBHuffIndependent from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

No, this training is often, itself, extremely racist, and only serves to inflame existing tensions

 @9CFRFGT from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes that and more

 @PresspacenutDemocrat from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics. This requirement should be extended to private companies as well.

 @2HZTQS6from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and it should also include all other protected classes (sex, sexuality, gender identity, disability, religion, etc)

 @97BHNV2 from Iowa  answered…3yrs3Y

Only if said training is comprehensive and effective

 @96QLNZF from Colorado  answered…3yrs3Y

For government jobs yes.

 @8QDSNZYDemocrat from New York  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion).

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