Reality Check: Polling Analysis Shows Broad Support for Diversity and Inclusion Practices

DEIA 10.15.24

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This resource provides a data-driven perspective on public attitudes towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. Our analysis synthesizes publicly available polls and surveys from approximately the past year.

Key findings include:

  • Widespread support: Clear majorities or supermajorities of Americans, workers, and business leaders support DEIA initiatives.
  • Recognized benefits: People see DEIA programs as beneficial for workers, businesses, and communities.
  • Broad demographic appeal: Support spans across demographic and ideological lines.
  • Increased understanding leads to increased support: The more people know about specific DEIA practices, the more they tend to support them.
  • Limited opposition: Opposition to DEIA is a fringe position.

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