Walmart's DEI Controversy: A Critical Examination

This chapter analyzes Walmart's recent changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, questioning the authenticity of the company's commitment to social justice amidst a backdrop of corporate rebranding. The discussion critiques the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and highlights societal trends that challenge the long-term impacts of such frameworks. It also delves into the ongoing relevance of wokeness and identity politics, arguing that these ideologies remain pervasive in contemporary discourse, complicating genuine progress.