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While diversity and inclusion are commendable goals, critics argue that Disney’s current approach is superficial and transactional. The company’s heavy reliance on quotas, marketing campaigns, and corporate messaging often ignores the lived realities of its workforce and audience.
For example:
The company has committed to having 50% of its characters in scripted content come from underrepresented groups by 2022, but critics point out this is a top-down mandate rather than a reflection of authentic storytelling.
Its charitable initiatives focus on supporting underrepresented communities but are marred by reports of unfair treatment of staff and employees.