Diversity programs have been shown to be ineffective at reaching their stated aims. A longitudinal study of over 700 U.S. companies found that implementing div

Diversity programs have been shown to be ineffective at reaching their stated aims. A longitudinal study of over 700 U.S. companies found that implementing diversity training programs has little positive effect and may even decrease representation of black women. [0] They seem to be used by companies as a "shield" when sued for discrimination. [1] The so-called “diversity defense”. It worked for WalMart. [0]: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/000312240607100404 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0003122406071004... [1]: https://hbr.org/2016/01/diversity-policies-dont-help-women-or-minorities-and-they-make-white-men-feel-threatened https://hbr.org/2016/01/diversity-policies-dont-help-women-o...