Chapter 10 & 11

 

“Wokeness Is Like a Religion” & “Actually, Wokeness Is Literally a Religion”

 

Presented by: Casey Nabb, Alexis Hagen, Algburi Abdulazeez, Edward Troendle, and Adrian Ichaka

 

Introduction

 

Vivek read about Jesus Christ in his junior year in high school.

 

The story is The Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoevky.

 

The story explains of a fictional encounter between Jesus Christ and the Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition, questioning the nature of humanity and its desire for authority over freedom.

 

Central argument

 

Wokeness can be legally interpreted as a religion based on EEOC definition

 

Could be argued that employees who reject wokeness are protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

 

Corporations need to have balance of laws protecting individual beliefs but also making sure laws are not abused.

 

Beliefs or religions in corporations should be guided by law and should not contradict the corps’ purpose

 

Diversity is important and a powerful symbol in the society

 

Corporations fail to embody the true essence of what they should stand for.

 

Real world application

 

Discrimination in the corporations, to fire anyone who doesn’t enter into the new orthodox, e.g. Google fired James Damore

 

In 2020, Amazon, J&J, Morgan Stanley and Pinterest were sued because of allegations of racial discrimination

 

Misinterpretation between racism and workplace policy and regulations

 

Becoming victims of fear and hypocrisy, e.g. swearing to a set of principles to get or retain employment

 

Implication

 

Vivek suggests a cultural shift of shaping diversity to the direction of economic hardships rather than race.

 

Authentic diversity fosters an environment that values individuals beyond superficial traits, both among employees and employers.

 

American law acknowledges the value of diversity, the function of the Supreme Court.

 

Example: Ivy League University has 16% of Asians

 

Broader implication

 

Anti-racism embodies a deeply spiritual commitment for those dedicated to genuine religious practice.

 

Genuine diversity and sound policies are invaluable assets within corporations and the nation.

 

Freedom of speech serves as a benchmark of both maturity and democracy.

 

When for-profit entities take on the role of judges, it can lead to a phenomenon often termed “woke capitalism” which undermines impartiality and fairness.

 

Critical analysis

 

Allocation of legal resources is essential.

 

I.E. Civil Right Act of 1964 and the Title VII’s

 

The law should not perpetuate segregation or discrimination within its jurisdiction.

 

Unrestrained reliance on religious beliefs and practices for excuses can be detrimental to corporations performance.

 

True freedom should be scrutinized and exercised responsibly.

 

Sources to widen your knowledge

 

Where Religious Identity fits into your DE&I strategy – https://hbr.org/2023/06/where-religious-identity-fits-into-your-dei-strategy

 

Relgious Descrimination Laws https://www.eeoc.gov/religious-discrimination#:~:text=The%20law%20requires%20an%20employer,including%20the%20particular%20accommodation%20at

 

The New Religion of Woke

 

The New Religion of ‘Woke’

 

Discussion questions

 

How does the misapplication of legal principles affect a corporation’s operational efficiency?

 

Do you believe that the government played its role to make sure there is justice at the corporate level?

 

What (if any) are some pros and cons of expressing personal beliefs in the workplace?

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