Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has sparked controversy with its job applications that offer a wide range of pronoun options and a diversity survey that asks potential employees to share their gender identity and sexual preferences. Critics argue that the move is an example of the dangerous embrace of "wokeness" in American politics, while supporters say it is a necessary step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination has drawn criticism for its job applications that offer a vast array of pronoun options and a diversity survey that delves into applicants' gender identities and sexual preferences.
The job applications, which are posted on the campaign's website, include a menu of nine pronouns that potential new hires can choose from, including "Fae/faer," "Hu/hu," "Ey/em," and "Xe/xem." Applicants who do not identify with any of the listed pronouns can also check a box that reads "Custom" and enter in their own preferred pronouns.
The Woke Agenda: Kamala Harris' Inclusive Job Applications and the Slippery Slope of Identity Politics
In addition to the pronoun options, the job applications also ask potential new hires to explain how they will "contribute to building a diverse culture" if they are hired. The applications also include a so-called "optional" diversity survey, which the campaign says helps them "evaluate our diversity and inclusion efforts." The survey asks applicants to once again identify their preferred pronouns, as well as their gender identity and whether they are gay or straight.
Critics of the job applications and the diversity survey argue that they are an example of the dangerous embrace of "wokeness" in American politics. They say that the focus on pronouns and other forms of identity politics is dividing the country and making it more difficult to have meaningful conversations about important issues.
The Woke Agenda: Kamala Harris' Inclusive Job Applications and the Slippery Slope of Identity Politics
"This is a perfect example of the woke agenda gone wild," said conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. "The left is so obsessed with identity politics that they are forgetting about the real problems facing our country."
Supporters of the job applications and the diversity survey say that they are a necessary step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society. They argue that it is important for people to be able to identify themselves in the way that they feel most comfortable, and that collecting data on diversity helps to identify areas where progress still needs to be made.
The Woke Agenda: Kamala Harris' Inclusive Job Applications and the Slippery Slope of Identity Politics
"This is a positive step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace," said Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of GLAAD. "It is important for people to be able to bring their whole selves to work, and that includes their gender identity and sexual orientation."
The debate over the Harris campaign's job applications and diversity survey is likely to continue as the campaign gears up for the 2024 presidential election. The outcome of the election could have a significant impact on the future of identity politics in the United States.
The Woke Agenda: Kamala Harris' Inclusive Job Applications and the Slippery Slope of Identity Politics
