Heterodox Out Loud

Heterodox Out Loud


Episode 13: ‘Diversity Training’ Doesn’t Work. This Might, Musa al-Gharbi

June 02, 2021

Diversity-related training is one of the most contentious issues in higher education today. They have become embedded in the culture wars and spark intense moral disagreements. Musa al-Gharbi, a Fellow in Sociology at Columbia University, has done a deep dive into the research on the efficacy of these trainings. In today’s episode, we speak with Musa and listen to his blog, ‘Diversity Training’ Doesn’t Work. This Might.”


To engage deeper with Musa’s ideas, check out his three-part series on diversity-related training.



  1. Diversity-Related Training: What is it Good For?
  2. You’ve Been Mandated to Do Ineffective Training. Now What?
  3. “‘Diversity Training’ Doesn’t Work: This Might.’”

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Stay up to date with Musa on Twitter @musa_alGharbi. For comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.


This episode was hosted by Zach Rausch. The artwork was inspired by Musa’s piece and was created by Lexi Polokoff. You can follow her on Instagram @lexipolokoffart