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July 26, 2026Social Problems

The diversity pendulum: predictors of DEI shifts in corporate America

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LMLisa A. MarchiondoUniversity of New MexicoAIAlicia R. IngersollWeber State UniversityCGChristy GlassUtah State University

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Overview

Manuscript analyzes predictors affecting DEI commitments in the corporate sector amid political backlash.

Key Points

  • This research explores factors influencing corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) amid political pressures.
  • Developed two datasets: DEI communication in S&P 500 shareholder letters and a proprietary dataset tracking DEI commitments.
  • Tested the impact of coercive, mimetic, and normative pressures on firms' DEI practices using institutional theory.
  • Anti-DEI laws surprisingly led to sustained commitments to DEI rather than a withdrawal.
  • Presence of historically underrepresented leaders on boards positively correlated to continued commitment to DEI.
  • No significant support found for the influence of industry leaders or CEO gender/race on DEI actions.

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Marchiondo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a825d3aea3239cd789b6https://doi.org/10.1093/socpro/spag047
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