Defining DEI: One diversity push everyone agrees needs to stop

Published June 18, 2024 6:28pm ET



Despite the constant slew of lawsuits against universities and institutions embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, about 6-in-10 people think DEI is a good thing, a new poll found. However, the vast majority agreed that paying executives more money for meeting diversity targets is a bad idea. 

Support for DEI, the framework that strives to increase opportunities for minorities in the workplace and higher education, splits largely along party lines, with 84% of Democrats saying the policies were good for companies compared to just 34% of Republicans saying the same, per the Washington Post-Ipsos poll.

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