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Why Does Inclusivity Scare Conservatives? Do They Fear Being Treated the Way They Treat Others?

Whether it’s expanding LGBTQ+ rights, increasing diversity in media, or addressing racial and gender inequalities, there’s a growing resistance from the right. Could it be that they fear being treated the way they’ve historically treated others?

Libby Winkler
5 min readSep 20, 2024
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Why Does Inclusivity Scare Conservatives? Do They Fear Being Treated the Way They Treat Others?

In recent years, we’ve seen an intense backlash from conservatives against inclusivity initiatives.

Whether it’s expanding LGBTQ+ rights, increasing diversity in media, or addressing racial and gender inequalities, there’s a growing resistance from the right. But why does inclusivity seem to scare so many conservatives?

Could it be that they fear being treated the way they’ve historically treated others?

What is Inclusivity?

Inclusivity is the practice of ensuring everyone, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or background, feels respected, valued, and has…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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