Since Donald Trump arrived to the United States government, just three weeks ago, one of his battle horses have been the so -called diversity, equality and inclusion policies (Dei). The new president intends to end them in all aspects of society, in the public and, also, in private companies. Now, that sweep has reached Disney, in a gesture that affects their most classic films, which have forged their legacy and image. The animation company has decided to slightly adjust the warning that accompanies some of its films, and has to do with those policies.
On the Disney+platform, films such as Dumbo (1941) y Peter Pan (1953) are about to slightly modify the prior notching cartel on lack of diversity, which has been used since the end of 2019. It says that the film “includes negative and/or abuse representations to peoples and cultures.” In fact, in 2020 that warning was reinforced. Now in it phrases are read: “Instead of eliminating this content, we want to recognize its painful impact, learn from it and turn on the spark of conversation to create a more inclusive future together.” However, according to media such as Varietyin the new poster it will simply be read: “This film is presented as originally created and can contain negative stereotypes or representations.”
Both your own Variety as Axios They have reported the issue, confirming that these posters are changing or will change, since many users in the United States are still more complete and respectful. Dumbo It was the first of Disney films, six years ago, in which it bet on that warning, which is now seen in classics such as THE LADY AND THE VAGABUND (1955) o The Aristogatos (1970).
Over time, these notices have been growing in their message, but now it seems that they will return to their most basic form, in a setback of their diversity policies. A few years ago Disney decided to ask external associations and consultants, such as Glaad (gay and lesbian alliance against defamation) or the Association of African -American Film Critics, to investigate about the sensibilities and how those portraits of sometimes do, sometimes , more than half a century can be contemplated with other eyes. But with the arrival of Trump, that most diverse point of view disappears.
The issue is covered to the company’s human resources policy. In 2021, these policies tried to give more opportunities to the least represented groups, through training, development or hiring veteran military programs, for example. Conservatives have never liked those lines of action; In fact, in March 2024, the foundation of who was advisor to the president, Stephen Miller, attacked Disney ensuring that the company’s inclusion policies violated civil rights.
Now, those policies change. The Head of Human Resources, Sonia Coleman, has sent to some media a long letter in which the new lines for which they will be governed, with a “new strategy for talent” outline. “Creating a cozy and respectful environment for our employees and guests is essential for our business culture and our business,” he said. “Our values - integrity, creativity, collaboration, community and inclusion – guide our actions and the way we treat others. Today I want to provide an update on how our values are integrated into our compensation programs for leaders. ” Coleman states that they are “developing a new labor framework” in which to improve their “programs and practices to reinforce our work environment, at the service of our business.”
The new policies move away from those acronyms of the positive discrimination and therefore approach Donald Trump’s tastes. At the end of January, just a couple of days after arriving at the White House, the president already undone all those programs: he suspended employment and salary to federal agencies whose work was to promote those criteria of diversity and inclusion to the Time to hire, and closed its offices. Many allied companies of the president are already applying those same principles, such as Walmart, Google, Meta or Target; Others, such as Costco, for example, have voted mostly against and therefore in favor of maintaining those guidelines for diversity.