Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Reverse?
A Look at the Impact of Political Shifts on Gender and Racial Equity in the US and Beyond
The shift in US policy under the Trump administration has reverberated across the Atlantic, influencing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts not only in the US but also in the UK and Europe. As we witness a troubling slowdown in gender diversity, particularly in corporate boardrooms, we must ask, are we moving forward or backward in our fight for true equality?
In the US, recent data shows a stark decline in women’s representation in senior roles. In 2024, women accounted for just 37% of new board appointments at S&P 500 companies, a drop from 41% the year before. This marks a reversal of the gains made during the early years of Trump’s first term. For Black women and women of colour (WOC), these setbacks are compounded…
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