DEI workshops on race and gender narratives have proven counterproductive, study shows

A recent study by Network Infection Research Institute (NCRI) has announced that some Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) workshops focus on Caste and caste descriptions have proved unproductive. The study, titled Instructing Animosity, emphasized how these workshops can promote “alienation” and deepen social divisions, intensifying participants’ racial perceptions and contributing to polarization.
The findings have prompted an advocacy group Caste files To plead for more balanced and inclusive discussions on identity that avoid divisive rhetoric. “We are deeply gratified and validated by the findings of the NCRI study. It reinforces our mission to promote mature and nuanced discussions on identity, free from divisive rhetoric and ‘Adverse attribution biasThese training sessions are recognized by NCRI,” said Richa GautamFounder of Castfiles.
Castfiles legal director Abhijit Bagal criticized the mainstream media for ignoring the NCRI study and expanding a one-sided narrative on DEI. He accused the outlets of suppressing evidence-based challenges to caste-focused stories, such as the dismissal of a caste discrimination suit against two Hindu American managers at Cisco.
“Even more troubling is the suppression of the NCRI study by mainstream outlets, which instead amplify a one-sided narrative on DEI,” he said.
The group also highlighted their whistleblower platform, CasteGate.org, which has questioned the media’s handling of high-profile cases. “Despite the dismissal, media outlets continued to treat the baseless allegations as facts, ignoring the evidence presented by investigative platforms like ours,” Gautam said.
Castfiles have taken legal action under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, filing complaints against universities that include race-focused training. and policies. A recent complaint against Rutgers University alleges that caste descriptions have harmed Indian-American students rather than addressing discrimination.
Criticizing the academic perspective, Bugle questioned the relevance of Rutgers chairperson Audrey Truschke’s position on race. “In his earlier paper, Truschke labeled caste as synonymous with Hinduism, but now he describes it as a global social phenomenon. This inconsistency underscores the lack of accountability in such rhetoric,” he said.
A comprehensive review of CasteFiles has been requested DEI Workshop To ensure they promote inclusion without perpetuating prejudice or negative narratives.