Diversity and Identity in the Workplace Connections and Perspectives
Examining the theoretical connections between identity and diversity, this new book explores how diversity management practices can be better informed by an enhanced understanding of the relationship between the two fields. Highlighting the relevance of i
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Florence Villesèche, Sara Louise Muhr and Lotte Holck
Diversity and Identity in the Workplace
Florence Villesèche • Sara Louise Muhr Lotte Holck
Diversity and Identity in the Workplace Connections and Perspectives
Florence Villesèche Copenhagen Business School Copenhagen, Denmark
Sara Louise Muhr Copenhagen Business School Copenhagen, Denmark
Lotte Holck Copenhagen Business School Copenhagen, Denmark
ISBN 978-3-319-90613-3 ISBN 978-3-319-90614-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90614-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018943626 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Cover pattern © Harvey Loake Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Pivot imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Contents
1 Introduction: From Diversity to Identity and Back 1 2 Diversity Management: Invisible Identities 9 3 Categorizing Diversity and Managing Identities 29 4 Reclaiming Identity: The Critical Diversity Project 45 5 Post-identities: The Transgression of Diversity Categories 65 6 From Theory to Practice 83 Epilogue 103 Index 105
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction: From Diversity to Identity and Back
Abstract This chapter serves as a short introduction to the topics of this book: identity and diversity. We also expose how these topics link with issues in the workplace and explain how we have organized our discussion in this book. Finally, we provide an overview of the different chapters. Keywords Identity • Diversity • Definitions • Etymology Categories of difference, whether they are based on gender, race, age, sexuality or other traits, are not neutral and detached from individual
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