Trump's DEI policy threatens already thin share of women and minorities in STEM, workers say
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While President Donald Trump’s executive orders have labeled diversity, equity and inclusion programs as “discriminatory,” several women who occupy STEM-related positions in the federal government slammed his directives as policies that only seek to widen the existing gender and racial divides. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI policies are drawing alarm from women in STEM, who say the changes could make the field even less diverse and harder to enter.
Key Points:
- Women federal workers said Trump’s orders against diversity, equity and inclusion programs make them feel less welcome and more worried about their careers.
- The article says women, Black workers and Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in STEM jobs, even though these fields shape science and technology work.
- Workers argued that diversity helps science by bringing in more ideas, better research questions and stronger results.
- They said programs like internships and employee support groups help people from underrepresented groups get a fair shot and stay in STEM jobs.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Trump’s anti-DEI policy could shrink access to STEM jobs for women and minorities, which may weaken hiring fairness and reduce the talent pool for taxpayers and employers.
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