Against the Grain Jacob Savage on the Lost Generation
Dec 16, 2025
Join writer and commentator Jacob Savage as he explores the impact of diversity policies on white millennial men. He reveals how 2014 marked a turning point, sidelining this demographic in favor of rapid diversity goals. Jacob discusses stark generational disparities in opportunities and highlights changing political dynamics linked to these shifts. He candidly shares personal losses from pursuing thwarted career paths and insights from a revealing class reunion, shedding light on the broader consequences of institutional exclusion.
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2014 Marked A Hiring Turning Point
- In 2014 institutions shifted from modest diversity efforts to aggressively prioritizing underrepresented groups.
- Jacob Savage frames this as a turning point that curtailed opportunities for white millennial men.
Diversity Became A Ceiling For Young White Men
- Jacob Savage argues diversity hiring flipped: a ceiling on white men replaced modest inclusion.
- That created a hard limit for younger white men while older white boomers largely remained in power.
Progress Was Shown By Replacing Younger Staff
- Boomers largely retained institutional control while younger white men were the visible casualties of change.
- Jacob says media narratives used hiring younger generations to demonstrate progress without displacing entrenched leaders.