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The trend of corporate opacity is also a concern. Disney and other entertainment giants are accused of merely renaming policies or tweaking metrics to preserve appearances. Instead of open discussions about what qualifies as good representation, their communications tend toward vague language that obscures true commitments. This strategy risks creating a culture where policies are more about optics than substance.
As middle management and executives prioritize meeting diversity quotas over authentic storytelling, the risk is a decline in content quality and audience trust. The once-inspiring magic of movies—where storytelling took precedence—has given way to a focus on ticking boxes and appeasing political interests.