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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50% No |
46% Yes |
39% No |
3% 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 |
3% No, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
2% No, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice |
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2% No, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training |
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See how importance of “Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training” has changed over time for 2.1k Canada voters.
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@9FGGGZR10mos10MO
I think anybody should have the right to say whatever they want to say, but they must know that there will be consequences NOT legal but other people might do something to them for whatever they chose to say.
@9FBVJ5G11mos11MO
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.
@9F5KMPV11mos11MO
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.
@9F5HLMK11mos11MO
Only for differences universal all humans like disabilities.
@9F5FC8S 11mos11MO
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.
@9D8NPQM12mos12MO
Depends what you mean by diversity training
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