The pattern is very clear. The whole PC tactical array is designed to inhibit resistance to the fantasy world being openly sought--admittedly sought--by those fantasy seeking ideologues. The "great" achievement of those folk is the gathering chaos in California & many parts of Europe. It is not bigotry, intolerance, unkindness or anything even remotely unfair to any group, to recognize that we are not all interchangeable. It is simple reality, which kind folk will actually celebrate.
I think your conclusions are valid. The problem is Academia is not driven by logic and reason, really; it is driven by publicity, grants, donations and contracts.
Similarly the same for media but with a different benefits - fame, notoriety, and awards/recognition -— and lots of money for those successful at rousing the most attention.