Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Election News

Are American Consumers Rejecting Wokeness in This Year’s Election?

After the death of George Floyd in 2020, more business decided to adopt workplace policies that looked “politically correct.”

When the Biden White House came into power in 2021, they “encouraged” companies to take on what is known as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

But now several of these companies that went down that path have now chosen to eliminate DEI practices.

The most recent announcement of companies leaving from DEI. are Ford Motor Co., John Deere, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson and Tractor Supply Co. Why are companies cutting DEI programs?

Liberals claim the reason why these companies are ditching DEI programs is due to “woke” backlash from conservatives, but others say it’s gone too far.

“When it comes to wokeness, “the American people hate this stuff,” said Fox Business correspondent Charlie Gasparino and author of the new book, “Go Woke, Go Broke: The Inside Story of the Radicalization of Corporate America,” 

In his book, Gasparino details the “woke” path companies like Disney pushed with LGBTQ content in its movies, while BlackRock pressured companies to embrace Environmental Social Guidance, including Bud Light and retail giant Target

Gasparino says these companies alienated ordinary Americans and the consumer rebelled against these companies. “The American consumer has rejected wokeness and are running away from it.” Gasparino said.

Gasparino also says DEI initiatives are a huge liability for American businesses, using Delta Airlines as an example. 

“If you’re gonna apply [DEI] strictly across all jobs at Delta, well then you’re going to get airline pilots that are picked not necessarily for their skill, but based on their racial or their gender classification,” Gasparino said. “It’s a scary thing.”

Is the rejection of wokeness a trend?
“I think so, Gasparino said. “The American Consumers are rejecting wokeness the workplace, but the question is, will voters reject it at the ballot box November.”

Author

Archives

Related Articles

Opinion

By Steve Beaman America has always thrived on innovation, competition, and the boundless spirit of enterprise. Our history is a testament to what happens...

Florida News

A new report by the Kaplan Group shows that Florida is leading the nation when it comes to new business applications. “It’s 44,666 new...

Business / Economy News

Florida’s roofing industry is facing increasing uncertainty as discussions emerge over limiting the use of asphalt shingles while incentivizing metal roofs. Proponents argue that...

Business / Economy News

Peter Dyga, the President and CEO of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter, says there is a growing problem in the state for skilled labor...

Advertisement
Florida Daily
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

HOW WE COLLECT E-MAIL INFORMATION:

If you sign up to subscribe to Florida Daily’s e-mail newsletter, you will provide us your e-mail address and name, voluntarily, and we will never obtain any of your contact information that you don’t voluntarily provide.

HOW WE USE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS IF YOU VOLUNTARILY PROVIDE IT TO US:

If you voluntarily provide us with your name and email address, we will use it to send you one email update per weekday. Your email address will not be given to any third parties.

YOUR CONTROLS:

You will have the option to unsubscribe to our E-mail update at anytime by clicking an unsubscribe link that will be provided in each E-Mail we send.