Yes, it’s an issue in PR, the fashion industry and many other fields. The first step to having more diversity is noticing that there is little in the first place. After that you have to understand, why?

It’s like you discussed in class. The only way to get more guys involved in PRKent is to understand what’s turning them off about the program. Once you are able to find that out, you can make the necessary changes to attract them. The key to diversity is being tapped into ALL your stakeholders and their needs.

This is exactly the kind of issue public relations professionals should be concerned about. Out clients. The various industries in which we operate must reflect the makeup of the stakeholder groups we serve. You do a nice job here summarizing the discussion now ongoing in the fashion business.

Of course, the public relations profession has its own diversity challenges as we work to include more people of color — and maybe a few more men.