Summary:
March is supposed to be a celebration of women’s achievements—across law, education, healthcare, activism, and beyond. But in 2025, Women’s History Month became the backdrop for a strategic rollback of rights, protections, and programs that made those achievements possible.
In this episode, we trace how federal actions during March 2025—targeting DEI, civil rights, legal education, and teacher training—were not isolated incidents but coordinated erasures. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission warned that workplace DEI might now be “illegal.” The Justice Department forced the ABA to suspend its law school diversity rule. And the administration sought to cut off equity-focused teacher training at the source.
This wasn’t oversight. It was a message. And the timing wasn’t incidental—it was chosen.
🔍 Topics Covered
EEOC signals a crackdown on workplace diversity practices
DOJ pressures the American Bar Association to back down on diversity accreditation
Supreme Court brief filed to allow cuts to teacher training
Deepening impact of EO 14173 on women-owned businesses and educational equity
Emotional, educational, and legal consequences of removing support structures for women
🧠 Frameworks Applied
12 Utilities – Loss of Clarity, Security, Accuracy, and Value
PERMAH – Disruption of Meaning, Achievement, and Relationships
Admiration Equation – Suppression of Gratitude, Awe, and Respect tied to women’s leadership and trailblazing
Prospect Theory – Losses during moments of expected recognition (like Women’s History Month) are amplified in emotional and civic cost
📚 Citations & Sources
📌 Call to Action
Ask: Who gets honored—and who gets erased—when power changes hands?
Reflect on how your profession, workplace, or field has changed since January 2025.
Share this episode with anyone who believes Women’s History Month was left untouched.
Join us next as we examine April’s targeted cuts—when even autism research and services were not spared.
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