EEOC prioritizes discrimination claims from white men

8 articles · Updated · Forbes · Apr 28

The agency is now actively seeking cases where white men allege employment discrimination, marking a significant departure from its historical focus.
This shift aligns with broader debates about diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and concerns over so-called 'reverse discrimination.'
Extensive sociological research continues to show that people of color face persistent workplace discrimination, raising concerns that the EEOC's new focus may overlook ongoing inequities.

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