From Showcase to Shadow: Understanding the Dilemmas of Managing Workplace Diversity

Prasad, Pushkala; Mills, Albert J.

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“…One significant challenge to labour market access by immigrants is language barriers (Mills & Prasad, 1997;Syed & Murray, 2009). By denying access to social services such as language classes, Bill 94 serves to put Muslim women at risk of "missing various social and economic opportunities" (Choudhury, 2012, p. 15).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Another development seemingly placing further complexity in the debates is the increasing 'white backlash' (Prasad & Mills, 1997;Prasad, 1997). 'White rage' and the polarization of cultural differences (Prasad & Mills, 1997) can be an outcome of compression in constituencies such as Quebec.…”

Section: The Reasonable Accommodation Controversy-2007-2008mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…'White rage' and the polarization of cultural differences (Prasad & Mills, 1997) can be an outcome of compression in constituencies such as Quebec. Prasad and Mills suggest that white rage has manifested in the United States in the assault on affirmative action, tougher immigration laws in California and claims of superior intelligence by certain racial groups.…”

Section: The Reasonable Accommodation Controversy-2007-2008mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this paper, we use a postcolonial feminist lens (Mohanty, 1998, Spivak, 1987, Dube 2002) to trace -through print and digital media -the discursive character of contemporary hostility towards the and colonial discourses are evident in popular press (Prasad, 1997;Prasad & Mills, 1997;Bullock, 2007;Khiabany & Williamson, 2008;Dye, 2011). The voices of the "other," the Muslim women, are less evident (Golnaraghi & Dye, 2012) and thus we seek to identify and tease out these voices in order to better understand anti-colonial resistance.…”

Section: The Context Of Muslims In Quebecmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Unveiling the myth of the Muslim woman: a postcolonial critique

Golnaraghi

Mills²

2013

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between neo‐colonialist discourse and Quebec's proposed Bill 94 aimed at restricting the public activities of niqab and veil‐wearing Muslim women.Design/methodology/approachDrawing upon postcolonial feminist frames, this study critically analyzes the discourses of Muslim women and Western elites that serve to construct the niqab and veil‐wearing Muslim women. Using critical discourse analysis of digital and print media articles from 1994 to 2010, the authors trace the discursive character of the Muslim woman related to Bill 94 which proposes the banning of religious face coverings when seeking public services in the Province of Quebec, Canada.FindingsThis paper develops a postcolonial understanding of the discursive conditions that constitute the social environment in which Muslim women are required to operate in Quebec and the advent of Bill 94. The authors contend that the discourses in the construction of Muslim women have mutated over time towards Western cultural hegemony and paternalism, and, in the process, Muslim women have been constructed as oppressed, in need of saving, and at the same time not to be trusted.Research limitations/implicationsThe account of events in this paper offer an alternative lens in privileging some of the embedded beliefs and values behind dominant cultural accounts of Quebec in relation to Muslim women and Bill 94. Future scholars may wish to extend this study through examining discourses of secular, veil and niqab‐wearing Muslim women; newcomers, those living in Canada for a longer period and those born in Canada; as well as those from different countries of origin. Another area of research that is ripe for exploration is workplace experiences of Muslim women in Canada. Additionally, examination of overt and subtle discrimination faced by Muslim women would provide important insights into employment equity and human rights.Originality/valueThis paper presents a close look at public discourses around the niqab and Muslim women in Canada, demonstrating the persistence of colonial dynamics and mindsets influencing how issues regarding minority groups are evaluated today.

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Section: The Reasonable Accommodation Controversy-2007-2008mentioning

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Section: The Reasonable Accommodation Controversy-2007-2008mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Context Of Muslims In Quebecmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Unveiling the myth of the Muslim woman: a postcolonial critique

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Mills²

2013

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal

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“…Embedded intergroup theory argued that societal differences in power, status, and resources are reflected in organizational processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal interactions, privileging whites at the expense of employees of color (Alderfer et al, 1980;Alderfer & Smith, 1982). This has been echoed by many others (e.g., Linnehan & Konrad, 1999;Nkomo, 1992;Prasad & Mills, 1997;Ragins, 1997;Ridgeway & Berger, 1986;Thomas, 1989). However, this perspective has largely been absent from the empirical research on racially diverse teams (see, e.g., Chatman et al, 1998;Gibson & Vermeulen, 2003;Harrison, Price, & Bell, 1998;Jehn, Northcraft, & Neale, 1999;Pelled et al, 1999;Riordan & Shore, 1997).…”

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Power, Safety, and Learning in Racially Diverse Groups

Foldy

Rivard

Buckley

2009

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We propose that power inequities drive dynamics in racially diverse teams, often leading to conflict, withdrawal, or assimilation-all of which can impede team learning. We suggest several elements to address these dynamics, including identity safety or the belief that one is safe despite one's racial identity; a perspective that values cultural identity as a resource for thinking about work; and a welcoming stance toward new information and differing opinions.

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