2021
DOI: 10.1111/joms.12763
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Bridging Caste Divides: Middle‐Status Ambivalence, Elite Closure, and Lower‐Status Social Withdrawal

Abstract: Network theory and research have identified the powerful dynamic of homophily whereby individuals are more likely to connect with similar rather than dissimilar others. However, less is known about when individuals might connect with dissimilar others to enhance organizational diversity benefits and mitigate social exclusion. This study builds upon prior evidence linking homophily to both elite group closure and lower-status self-segregating social withdrawal to propose a new dynamic of middle-status ambivalen… Show more

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“…The caste system is especially salient within rural areas and forms the basis of the social structure (Srinivas, 1996). The extant literature identifies various ways in which dominant caste can throttle the attempt to include marginalized castes in education and other formal or informal institutions (Bhardwaj et al, 2021; Sutter et al, 2022; Thorat, 2009). The caste system determines many aspects of social life, including occupations and social interaction (Ambedkar, 2010).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The caste system is especially salient within rural areas and forms the basis of the social structure (Srinivas, 1996). The extant literature identifies various ways in which dominant caste can throttle the attempt to include marginalized castes in education and other formal or informal institutions (Bhardwaj et al, 2021; Sutter et al, 2022; Thorat, 2009). The caste system determines many aspects of social life, including occupations and social interaction (Ambedkar, 2010).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Given the recently renewed focus on understanding how organizations influence societal challenges (Berrone et al, 2016; Wickert et al, 2021) this framework responds to calls to move beyond viewing the social context as simply a setting (Filatotchev et al, 2021; Mair et al, 2016). Third, we add to emerging management research on caste (Bapuji and Chrispal, 2020; Bhardwaj et al, 2021; Bhatt, 2022; Sutter et al, 2022) by identifying sets of activities that helps break vicious cycle of caste‐based socioeconomic marginalization. Finally, our study also contributes to inequality research within management more broadly.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Bhardwaj and colleagues (2021) examine how status hierarchies affect friendship mechanisms in the Indian caste system, based on groups’ relative access to and mutual dependence on resources and on the extent to which intergroup relationships are experienced as toxic. In doing so, they provide insights into how status hierarchies are reinforced and bridged that might extend to societies with less formalized or socially recognized social stratification.…”
Section: Five New Avenues For Diversity Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Among the papers in this special issue, Bhardwaj et al (2021) picks up directly on the sub‐theme of class through their study of caste relationships among Indian elites (MBA students). This study examines how social stratification is reproduced through the networking patterns (friendship relationships) of individuals with different caste backgrounds.…”
Section: Five New Avenues For Diversity Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
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