Is Diversity Really Our Greatest Strength? The Research Says No
We've been told for years that diversity is our greatest strength. But it actually might contribute to the downfall of the United States. Research also shows that diversity doesn't provide as many benefits as people claim.
The message has been drilled into our heads for as long as we can remember: Diversity is our greatest strength. In 2012, former President Barack Obama said, “What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth. The belief that our destiny is shared; that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another and to future generations.” The White House website even housed a page called Empowerment Through Diversity, which gave details about an Executive Order that Obama signed in August 2011. It announced a “government-wide initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce.”