Expanding DEI (jan 1, 1990 – jan 1, 1999)
Description:
In the 1990s, DEI expanded beyond race and gender through laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which strengthened workplace protections and inclusion. Corporate cases like the Texaco lawsuit also exposed systemic racism and pushed businesses toward accountability. Yet, legal rulings such as Adarand v. Peña and Proposition 209 fueled a backlash against affirmative action, revealing ongoing resistance to race-conscious DEI policies.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1990
jan 1, 1999
~ 9 years