Discursive managerial practices of diversity and homogeneity

Knoppers, Annelies; Claringbould, Inge; Dortants, Marianne

doi:10.1080/09589236.2013.833086

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“…These specific LGBT activities will be especially important in contexts different from the ones studied here, where societal acceptance of LGBT identities is even less and where specific organisation policy on LGBT intergation is lacking. In care contexts in general it can be believed that a biographical approach supports a responsive and inclusive climate for residents and professionals, as well as ensuring that attention for diversity does not become a form of window dressing, management fashion or rhetorical device (Knoppers, Claringbould and Dortants 2015). Such a bottom-up, critical and integral approach of diversity is essential in working towards more gay-friendly organisations internationally (Hankivsky 2005; Zanoni et al 2010).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gay-friendly elderly care: creating space for sexual diversity in residential care by challenging the hetero norm

Leyerzapf

Visse²,

Beer³

et al. 2016

Ageing and Society

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Studies on older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) adults in residential care point to their discrimination, invisibility and the taboo on LGBT lifestyles, and call for development of ‘gay-friendly’ care. Yet, the literature is short on how to create inclusive residential care for older LGBT people. We aim to acquire in-depth understanding of experiences and needs of LGBT older people concerning their inclusion and participation in care settings to contribute to development of inclusive and responsive care that structurally enhances visibility, ‘voice’ and wellbeing of LGBT residents. Responsive, multi-stakeholder research using interviews, participant observations and focus groups was conducted within three elderly care homes in the Netherlands. Thematic, interpretative analysis was performed. LGBT respondents reported social exclusion and the need to feel safe and at home and be yourself. Exclusive activities for LGBT people foster personal and relational empowerment. However, heterogenous activities seem crucial in dealing with stereotypical imaging, heteronormativity and an equality-as-sameness discourse that influenced culture and daily practice in the homes and negatively affected the position of LGBT older adults. For development of gay-friendly elderly care exclusionary social norms need to be addressed. Dialogical sharing of narratives can help to empower LGBT older adults and stimulate understanding and shared responsibility between LGBT and heterosexual older people, as well as professionals.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gay-friendly elderly care: creating space for sexual diversity in residential care by challenging the hetero norm

Leyerzapf

Visse²,

Beer³

et al. 2016

Ageing and Society

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“…Calás et al, 2012;Kenny and Briner, 2014). The critical diversity literature has in particular been focused on deconstructing and de-essentializing the notion of diversity to demonstrate how demographic categories and identities are not to be seen as static and fixed but as socially constructed and under constant redefinition under the influence of competing discourses and existing structures of power (Knoppers et al, 2014;Lorbiecki and Jack, 2009;Van Laer and Janssens, 2011;Janssens and Zanoni, 2005). The principle that underpins much critical diversity literature is therefore the seeking for social justice.…”

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confidence: 99%

Identity, diversity and diversity management

Holck

Muhr

Villeséche

2016

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal

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Purpose:We examine the relationship between the identity and diversity literatures and discuss how a better understanding of the theoretical connections between the two informs both diversity research and diversity management practices. Design/methodology/approach: Literature review followed by a discussion of the theoretical and practical consequences of connecting the identity and diversity literatures. Findings: We inform future research in three ways. First, by showing how definitions of identity influence diversity theorizing in specific ways. Second, we explore how such definitions entail distinct foci regarding how diversity should be analyzed and interventions actioned. Third, we discuss how theoretical coherence between definitions of identity and diversity perspectives -as well as knowledge about a perspective's advantages and limitationsis crucial for successful diversity management research and practice. Research limitations/implications: We argue for a better understanding of differences, overlaps and limits of different identity perspectives, and for a stronger engagement with practice. Practical implications: Our work can encourage policy makers, diversity and HR managers to question their own practices and assumptions leading to more theoretical informed diversity management practices. Originality/value: The theoretical connections between identity and diversity literature have so far not been reviewed systematically. Our work foregrounds how important it is for diversity scholars to consider identity underpinnings of diversity research to help further develop the field within and beyond the three streams we discuss.

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“…Poignant here is the degree to which the masculine imagery of leadership is taken-for-granted, naturalised and consequently, not challenged (Benchop et al., 2012; Binns, 2010; Collinson and Hearn, 1996; Lewis and Simpson, 2010). In other words, the interaction of privileged groups of men in leadership roles and normalised forms of masculinity create a normative set of constraints (Coston and Kimmel, 2012; Knoppers et al., 2013; Hearn, 2014). Here, the sports that men play are a primary focus of attention.…”

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The invisible norm: An exploration of the intersections of sport, gender and leadership

Ryan

Dickson

2016

Leadership

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The gender leadership problem is not the underrepresentation of women, but the dominant presence of groups of men and valued forms of masculinities. We argue that critical leadership studies would benefit by considering sport to explain the nuanced relationships between leadership, sport, men and masculinity and the ensuing invisible norms that marginalise women. In doing so, we respond to calls for critical leadership scholars to examine situated power relations in more reflexive and innovative ways. Sport influences, and is influenced by, the inequalities of gender, class, age and race. The intersection of sport, leadership and gender provides an otherwise unavailable insight into what is normalised, men and the masculine subtext of leadership We examine New Zealand's relationship with Rugby Union to achieve both of these aims. We conclude that Rugby is anything but benign or irrelevant when it comes to understanding gender and leadership in New Zealand.

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Discursive managerial practices of diversity and homogeneity

Cited by 29 publications

References 45 publications

Gay-friendly elderly care: creating space for sexual diversity in residential care by challenging the hetero norm

Gay-friendly elderly care: creating space for sexual diversity in residential care by challenging the hetero norm

Identity, diversity and diversity management

The invisible norm: An exploration of the intersections of sport, gender and leadership

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