... affirmative action. Design/methodology/approach The design, methodology and approach involve a general review. Findings Developed countries have taken initiatives for gender equality almost in the pre-20th century and were partially successful. Despite gender diversity and affirmative action...

... of affirmative action as minimally effective while also radically disruptive. Affirmative action Race-conscious admissions Critical race theory Whiteness as property Counterstory telling methodology Composite storytelling methodology Fugitive pedagogy Higher education transformation Possibility...

..., Asians and other low-income populations), as they aim for the “American dream”. Design/methodology/approach SCOTUS decision and rationale, along with literature. Findings The race-based affirmative action (AA) precedent was recently overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS...

... that affirmative action has a negative fallout as it leads to positive discrimination and hence, adversely affects their confidence and development. Research limitations/implications The present study throws up new themes in the organizational climate that the PWDs face in career development, future studies...

...Ambika Prasad; Laurie T. O’Brien; Caitlin E. Smith Sockbeson Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of caste identity in applied settings. The authors do this within the larger framework of affirmative action programs (AAPs) or “reservations” in India. The paper explores...

...Jill Allen; Jessi L. Smith; Lynda B. Ransdell Purpose As universities grapple with broadening participation of women in science, many ADVANCE funded institutions hone in on transforming search committee practices to better consider dual-career partners and affirmative action hires (“opportunity...

... of initiatives in this debate, the authors subsequently reflect upon the moral (il)legitimacy of affirmative action (AA). The concluding section of this paper provides a brief summary of the findings. Findings The moral evaluation of equality, diversity and inclusion remains an under-theorized field. Within...

...Sudhir K. Saha Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between managerial values and preference for hiring of low caste and female job candidates in the context of the six decades of affirmative action in India. Design/methodology/approach A sample of managers from...

...Vickie Cox Edmondson; Louis Dale; Glenn Feldman; Annice Yarber Purpose The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate that history has much to teach leaders in understanding resistance to affirmative action and how a greater commitment to diversity can be fostered. Design/methodology/approach...

..., affirmative action justification and justifications based on attempts to improve organizational creativity. Design/methodology/approach Participants were asked to read several vignettes in which the justification for the hiring decisions was manipulated. Fairness perceptions were then assessed for each...

... abandon the pretence that all its citizens – including an estimated five million Muslims, many of African origin – are treated equally, and adopt AA policies (as in Canada and Ireland). Affirmative action Employment Human resource management Equal opportunities Canada France Ireland...

...: anti‐discrimination and equal opportunity legislation, equal pay, work and family and managing diversity policies. Design/methodology/approach Legislation, industrial relations changes and policies relating to pay equity, non‐discrimination on the grounds of sex, affirmative action and equal...

... shaped Acker's work on gender, race, class, and inequality and should be inspiring to others working in the field. Gender Race Social class Equal opportunities Feminism Affirmative action © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 I think many white women don't know that there are still...

... with insight into a surprising phenomenon – the denial of personal discrimination. Armed with the knowledge that individuals are often unaware of personal discrimination, Faye's later work focused on advocating for institutional protections in the form of affirmative action. The focus of this interview...

...Amy McMillan‐Capehart; Orlando Richard A laboratory experiment explores the perceived fairness of hiring decisions with regards to justifications that might reduce the negative reactions of job recipients. In particular, we examine the effects of no justification, and the affirmative action...

... females do not earn significant wage premiums associated with supervisory duties. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Gender discrimination Racial discrimination Supervisory jobs Wage differentials Job segregation Affirmative action Breaking the Glass Ceiling: African-American Women in Management...

... Disabled people Affirmative action USA Law courts Equal Opportunities International NEW DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES IN AMERICAN ORGANISATIONS by Lauri Christie and Brian H. Kleiner Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July...

... these inequalities. Concludes that the application of affirmative actions and diversity programmes should continue to serve as fundamental sources of workforce diversity and that new legislation/regulation may be required to protect those disadvantaged. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Equal pay Retailing...

... Disabled people Affirmative action Attitudes Equal Opportunities International HOW TO ACCOMMODATE COMMON DISABILITIES IN ORGANISATIONS by Jennifer Nelson and Brian H. Kleiner Introduction As the demographic make-up of America becomes more and more diverse and employment regulation increases, managing...

... International nificantly under-represented in positions of power and decision-making. But how to redress the imbalance? Lovenduski and Randall (1993:8) have identified three types of strategy to increase female representation. These are: a) Rhetorical Strategies; b) Positive or Affirmative Action, including...