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British journalist Steven Edginton discusses the impact of 'wokeness' on the British Army, including relaxed security checks for non-UK recruits, clashes between traditional values and inclusivity efforts, and concerns about diversity overshadowing combat readiness. The conversation also touches on challenges of gender balance in the armed forces, shifts in hiring practices towards 'Woke' language over competence, and the influence of wokeness on civil service dynamics and historical education.
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- Lowered security checks for diversity in armed forces can pose national security risks.
- Promotions based on identity characteristics challenge meritocracy in public institutions.
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Impact of Diversity Policies in Armed Forces
The podcast delves into the impact of diversity policies in the armed forces, particularly focusing on the relaxation of security checks for non-UK recruits to enhance diversity in the army intelligence and officer corps. Concerns are raised about potential national security risks due to the lowered security standards, such as increased vulnerability to extremist threats. Additionally, instances like gender-neutral language imposition and non-religious acts of remembrance on important occasions like Armistice Day are highlighted to underscore the challenges and controversies stemming from these policies.
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