A recent study from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) and Rutgers University suggests that "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) policies may actually foster hostility among individuals, leading them to perceive racism where it may not exist. The study involved 324 participants who read either neutral texts or materials from prominent figures linked to DEI, such as Ibram X. Kendi and Robin DiAngelo. Those exposed to the latter showed increased hostility in neutral scenarios. The study's authors found these results alarming and sought to replicate them with a larger sample, confirming their findings.
Despite the significance of these results, major media outlets like The New York Times and Bloomberg suppressed coverage, raising concerns about their commitment to truth over ideological agendas. DEI training programs, which have been widely adopted in various institutions and reportedly cost around $8 billion annually, are intended to address inequality. However, the study suggests they may be exacerbating divisions and resentments instead.
The media's decision to withhold this study from public discussion reflects a broader issue of ideology interfering with information dissemination, which could further erode public trust in institutions. Additional research indicates that some DEI initiatives may not only fail to reduce prejudice but can also reinforce it, creating a cycle of suspicion and punitive attitudes. Consequently, the suppression of this study could have more significant implications for society than the troubling findings themselves.
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