Making the Argument with Nick Freitas DEI And the Lost Generation of Young White Men
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Dec 16, 2025 Explore the challenges faced by a generation of white men as they grapple with changing societal rules. Discover how DEI initiatives have altered hiring practices in media and academia, leading to deliberate exclusions. Personal stories reveal the emotional toll and frustration of young men feeling marginalized. The discussion sheds light on shifts in storytelling and creative industries while critiquing the superficial nature of diversity efforts. Lastly, consider where these young men are finding community and the importance of fostering constructive alternatives.
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DEI's Career-Altering Inflection Point
- Jacob Savage argues DEI institutionalization since 2014 displaced white male millennials across media and entertainment.
- The shift changed power distribution and closed traditional gates for that cohort.
Union Organizer Barred By Identity Rules
- Andrew, a media union organizer, saw hiring focus shift from pay/leave to racial quotas and identity metrics.
- He experienced public rebukes and new subcultural language in newsroom Zooms.
Internship Pipelines Exclude White Men
- Internship pipelines at major outlets dropped white male representation to single-digit percentages.
- Entry-level exclusion signals long-term attrition across journalism careers.