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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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 @9L76TFD from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

Although this is a good thing, this will not stop the light that people perceive races, as it would be much more important to diversify the workspace learn, hear struggles, and triumphs in real life rather than give out training which will not change perspectives.

 @8Q2C8NB from Minnesota  answered…5yrs5Y

No, There is a fine line between an offensive joke (Funny) and just being offensive (Not funny). These programs often forget that

 @97JPVHG from Minnesota  answered…3yrs3Y

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

 @94WXJYF from Minnesota  answered…3yrs3Y

Federal Employees should not be allowed to discriminate against recognized minorities

 @93LRLPP from Minnesota  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and has to have federally recognized certification for racial sensitivity trainers.

 @8ZVK455Socialist from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and also include LGBTQIA+ topics and use critical race theory

 @8YPD29PDemocrat from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this should be left to businesses.

 @8TP74GH from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Let them decide, I probably don't agree but they should decide.

 @8QPD8JN from Minnesota  answered…5yrs5Y

I'm confused by this question. Does this refer to all employees (meaning those in public and private jobs), or just federal employees?

 @8G78S5G from Minnesota  answered…5yrs5Y

No, they're ineffective

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