Asymmetric Peer Effects at Work: The Effect of White Coworkers on Black Women’s Careers
Understanding the negative peer effects of white coworkers on Black women. Introduction Studies aiming to understand the under-representation of people of color in high-earning positions typically focus on factors existing before hiring, like biases in the hiring process or pipeline problems. This paper highlights that while hiring is essential to increase diversity, promotion and retention…
Read MoreWhat's Policy Got to Do with It? Race, Gender & Economic Inequality in the United States
Introduction In the United States, racial and gender identity are correlated with wide disparities in economic outcomes. While women earn less than men on aggregate, Black and Latinx women fare worse than both white women and Black and Latinx men in terms of income, wealth, and employment. Yet, most scholars lack a critical understanding of…
Read MoreFailure is not an option for Black women: Effects of organizational performance on leaders with single versus dual-subordinate identities
Introduction In 2009, the number of Black women leading Fortune 500 companies was one. Today, that number is zero, even as the number of Fortune 500 female CEOs hit an all-time record of thirty-seven this year. How are we to contend with this seeming contradiction? Dr. Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, Associate Professor of Management and Organizations…
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