TECH - Elon Musk Charges Disney With 'Institutionalized Racism And Sexism' Over Leaked 'Inclusion Standards' Memo Dangles Legal Aid To Discriminated | Benzinga
In the latest development of the ongoing clash between tech mogul Elon Musk and entertainment giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), Musk has intensified his criticism of Disney’s diversity standards, alleging “institutionalized racism and sexism” within the company.
What Happened: The controversy began when Musk shared what he claimed to be Disney’s “General Entertainment Content Inclusion Standards” document from “an anonymous source” on X, revealing detailed diversity criteria for various roles in Disney productions. Musk characterized these criteria as discriminatory, sparking a heated debate online.
The Mouse House supposedly has rules requiring at least 50% of the main written characters and actors to be from “Underrepresented Groups.”
Disney has not yet officially responded to either Musk’s company funding Carano or his post about the inclusion memo on X.
Adding fuel to the fire, an online user suggested that Musk should “buy Disney and fix it.” Musk’s response, a thinking emoji, hinted at the possibility of such a bold move, further igniting speculation about his intentions.