Section 49-7-1902 - Part definitionsAs used in this part:
(1) "Divisive concept" means a concept that: (A) One (1) race or sex is inherently superior or inferior to another race or sex;(B) An individual, by virtue of the individual's race or sex, is inherently privileged, racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or subconsciously;(C) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment because of the individual's race or sex;(D) An individual's moral character is determined by the individual's race or sex;(E) An individual, by virtue of the individual's race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex;(F) An individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or another form of psychological distress solely because of the individual's race or sex;(G) A meritocracy is inherently racist or sexist, or designed by a particular race or sex to oppress another race or sex;(H) This state or the United States is fundamentally or irredeemably racist or sexist;(I) Promotes or advocates the violent overthrow of the United States government;(J) Promotes division between, or resentment of, a race, sex, religion, creed, nonviolent political affiliation, social class, or class of people;(K) Ascribes character traits, values, moral or ethical codes, privileges, or beliefs to a race or sex, or to an individual because of the individual's race or sex;(L) The rule of law does not exist, but instead is a series of power relationships and struggles among racial or other groups;(M) All Americans are not created equal and are not endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;(N) Governments should deny to any person within the government's jurisdiction the equal protection of the law;(O) Includes race or sex stereotyping; or(P) Includes race or sex scapegoating;(2) "Race or sex scapegoating" means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race or sex, or to members of a race or sex, because of their race or sex, and includes any claim that, consciously or subconsciously, and by virtue of a person's race or sex, members of a race are inherently racist or inclined to oppress others, or that members of a sex are inherently sexist or inclined to oppress others;(3) "Race or sex stereotyping" means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race or sex, or to an individual because of his or her race or sex; and(4) "Training" includes seminars, workshops, trainings, and orientations.Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 818, s 3, eff. 4/8/2022.