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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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Yes
46%
No
41%
Yes
36%
No
8%
Yes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics
10%
No, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination
5%
Yes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory
1%
Yes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well

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 @8HCZLY5 from Iowa  answered…5yrs5Y

No, it should not be required. It should be an option and the choice of the business.

 @8HZBKRB from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

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

 @8HVYKB2 from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

should offer it as an option

 @8NR3ZY3 from Alabama  answered…5yrs5Y

No, and there is no proof that racial sensitivity training actually has a positive effect on racial sensitivity.

 @Presspacenut from Minnesota  answered…5yrs5Y

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

 @8TGMPJR from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as it covers all protected groups

 @8HZ5PCR from California  answered…5yrs5Y

No, and get rid of all this forced diversity bs.

 @8KBQ6ZY from Connecticut  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and they should include LGBTQ+ topics, cover all protected groups, and extend the requirement to private companies as well.

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