The world’s largest retailer has decided to roll back its diversity policies following pressure from conservative activists. It’s part of a wider trend in the United States that’s been described as a return to “normalcy.”
American retail corporation Walmart will curb its so-called Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program, Bloomberg and the Associated Press reported on Monday, citing a company statement. DEI refers to measures aimed at ensuring equal representation for people of all backgrounds, regardless of their race, gender, or disability status.
The multinational will no longer consider race and gender with a view to boosting diversity when granting supplier contracts. It will also stop using the term “DEI” in official communications, curb racial equity training for staff, end participation in the Corporate Equality Index, and review its support for Pride and other events, according to Bloomberg. Some LGBTQ-related merchandise marketed to children will also be…
