Arrr, in the year 2023, the fine programs o' diversity, equity, and inclusion be takin' a mighty blow, mateys!
2023-12-29
Avast ye! The death of George Floyd in the year 2020 sparked a mighty wave of social justice crusades, makin' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives all the rage across the U.S. But alas! Three years have passed, and these programs have lost their shimmer. Companies be slashin' their budgets, courts be denyin' victories, and academia be bannin' 'em left and right. Arrr! Job postings for DEI positions have plummeted by 44%, as revealed by Indeed, a trusty job site. In the month o' November 2023, the final month fer which data be available...
Arrr, me hearties! Gather 'round and listen well, for I have a tale to tell ye. In the year 2020, there was a terrible event that shook the world. George Floyd, a poor soul, met his untimely end, and the land was filled with cries for justice. People from all walks of life demanded change, and so the mighty campaigns for social justice began.But alas, me mateys, it seems that the winds of change have shifted course. Three years have come and gone, and the once shiny initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion have lost their sparkle. Companies, me hearties, have been tightening their belts and cutting back on these very programs. Can ye believe it? It be a sad sight to see.
Even the courts, those halls of justice, have not been kind to the cause. High-profile losses have dealt a blow to the hopes and dreams of many. And to make matters worse, some places of higher learning have even gone so far as to ban these noble initiatives. Aye, ye heard me right. Banned!
According to data from the good folks at Indeed, job postings related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have taken a mighty plunge. A staggering 44% decline, me hearties! It be a sad state of affairs indeed.
So, me fellow buccaneers, what be the future of these initiatives? Will they rise from the depths like a mighty kraken or sink to Davy Jones' locker? Only time will tell. But for now, let us raise a glass to the dream of a more inclusive world, and hope that someday, we can all sail the seas of equality together.