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Analysis of United States's policy signalling profile
The United States receives a WokeMeter assessment score of 51, reflecting moderate-high policy signalling intensity. This score considers the nation's complex landscape of social policies, where federal legislation such as the legalization of same-sex marriage provides a base level of progressive policy signalling. However, this is counterbalanced by significant state-level variations, especially visible in education and curriculum policies. While some states push for inclusive curricula, others enforce laws that limit discussions on LGBTQ topics, affecting the overall signalling intensity. Recent rollbacks in corporate DEI programs also influence this score, highlighting a trend towards reduced signalling intensity in the corporate sector, despite ongoing high levels of university activism and female leadership attempts, such as Kamala Harris' vice presidency.
Dimension scores illustrate varied patterns in the United States' policy signalling intensity. The highest intensity is found in Legislative/Regulatory Activism, scoring 95.94, driven by extensive federal legislative measures. Conversely, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity scores lower at 17.50, indicating less emphasis on institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The Education & Curriculum Signalling dimension scores 24.74, reflecting the mixed approaches across different states. Meanwhile, Corporate/Investor Signalling and Protest & Activism Salience show higher intensity, with scores of 62.28 and 69.70, respectively, demonstrating significant engagement from the corporate sector and activism communities. Overall, these scores depict a nation with a diverse range of policy signalling intensities, influenced by both progressive federal actions and contrasting state-level policies.
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