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Gender and Diversity in Organizations PDW Proposal
How to overcome subtle forms of racism at higher educational establishments
Facilitators: Payal Kumar and Lorianne D. Mitchell
Call for Papers
A Harvard University study found that in colleges and universities, racism was prevalent in both overt and ‘microaggression’ forms - subtle digs and biases (Caplan & Ford, 2014). Other studies have also suggested that racism in higher educational establishments can be covert (Brief, Dietz, Cohen, Pugh, & Vaslow, 2000; Dovidio & Gaertner, 2000). Some scholars also point out that decision makers use social identity information to ‘justify’ their decisions as being seemingly objective ones (Norton, Vandello, & Darley, 2004).
The purpose of this Professional Development Workshop (PDW) is to explore the more subtle forms of racism in higher educational establishments around the world (which are becoming more diverse in terms of students and faculty). The context could be the admissions process, recruitment and personnel selection, organizational climate and culture, interpersonal relationships and exchanges, and training and promotion opportunities.
We invite scholars to join us in this endeavor by writing case studies on the covert and subtle forms of racism (ending with a note suggesting unique solutions). Kindly submit your case (1000 words maximum) by 30th November to Payal Kumar (
payalk1@gmail.com<mailto:
payalk1@gmail.com>) and Lorianne Mitchell (
MITCHELD@mail.etsu.edu<mailto:
MITCHELD@mail.etsu.edu>). In addition to being included in the PDW program of the 2016 Annual Meetings of the Academy of Management in Anaheim, California, accepted cases may be considered for a ‘Best Case’ cash prize win.
References
Brief, A. P., Dietz, J., Cohen, R. R., Pugh, S. D., & Vaslow, J. B. (2000). Just doing business:
Modern racism and obedience to authority as explanations for employment discrimination. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 81(1), 72-97.
Caplan, P. J., & Ford, J. C. (2014). The voices of diversity: What students of diverse
races/ethnicities and both sexes tell us about their college experiences and their perceptions about their institutions’ progress toward diversity. Aporia, 6(3), 30-69. Retrieved from
www.oa.uottawa.ca/journals/aporia/articles/2014_10/Caplan_Ford.pdf<http://www.oa.uottawa.ca/journals/aporia/articles/2014_10/Caplan_Ford.pdf>
Norton, M. I., Vandello, J. A., & Darley, J. M. (2004). Casuistry and social category
bias. Journal of personality and social psychology, 87(6), 817.
Regards,
ldm
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Lorianne D. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management
AOM, GDO<http://division.aomonline.org/gdo/> Division Secretary
ETSU, BFSA<http://www.etsu.edu/bfsa/> Vice President
Box 70625, Johnson City, TN 37614-70699
Office: 306 Sam Wilson Hall
Phone: 423.439.5664
Website:
http://faculty.etsu.edu/mitcheld/
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