Media has learned of Disney's revision of its diversity and inclusion policy


The Walt Disney Company is reviewing the policy of diversity, equity, and inclusion (diversity, equity, and inclusion - DEI). About it on February 12 writes the publication Axios with reference to a note that was sent to employees on that day.
It is specified that it says that the company has decided to change the relevant policy and reduce the number of programs to focus more on the commercial results of the business.
"Disney is getting rid of its controversial Reimagine Tomorrow initiative and related website, which was used to highlight stories and talent from underrepresented communities. The website, which was criticized by conservatives, was replaced in December," the piece reads.
In addition, it is reported that Disney will no longer use the "Diversity and Inclusion" leadership performance evaluation criterion, it will be replaced by "Talent Strategy."
In addition, older cartoons ("Dumbo," "Peter Pan") will change the warning about the films' content of negative images and/or abuse of people and cultures to the following: "the program is presented as originally produced and may contain stereotypes or negative images."
"Calls for an end to these corporate initiatives have become more aggressive over the past year and intensified at the start of[US President Donald] Trump's second term," Axios wrote.
On January 29, the US leader banned funding for sex reassignment surgeries for those under the age of 19. His statement said that the children who changed their sex would soon regret "being disfigured."
On January 21, Trump signed more than 200 new executive orders after his inauguration. Prior to that, on January 20, he announced the country's recognition of only two genders - male and female.
Before that, on December 14 last year, American entrepreneur Ilon Musk supported the idea of life imprisonment for doctors who help children perform sex changes. It was specified that at the moment among the active military - about 15 thousand transgender people (the LGBT movement is recognized as extremist in Russia). Trump plans to dismiss them for medical reasons as unfit for service.
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