Bait and Switch: Representation, Climate, and Tensions of Diversity Work in Graduate Education
Introduction Historically, students who are admitted to and matriculate from graduate programs do not reflect the racial diversity of the US population at large. Most American graduate programs are comprised predominantly of white students while Black, Indigenous, and students of color make up a much smaller relative percentage. This is especially true for programs in…
Read MoreBoard Diversity and Organizational Valuation: Unravelling the Effects of Ethnicity and Gender
Introduction A board of directors is a crucial aspect of an organization’s leadership. Members are instrumental in shaping a company’s mission, goals, and financial success. Historically in Western culture, seats on boards of directors have been largely homogeneously dominated by those who have held political and economic power in those societies – white men. This…
Read MoreEstablishing a Diversity Program is Not Enough: Exploring the Determinants of Diversity Climate
INTRODUCTION Since 2020 we have seen more employers establish diversity programs to promote values of diversity within an organization. Yet, few have acknowledged existing research that has challenged the implementation and efficacy of diversity programs at the managerial and staff levels. This summary examines this earlier research by focusing on one study to show that…
Read MoreThe White Pages: Diversity and the Mediation of Race in Public Business Media
Introduction As principles of diversity and inclusion become more explicit within Corporate America, there remains a discrepancy between commitments to and actualization of racial parity in corporations, particularly among corporate leadership. In this article, the authors evaluate corporate policies and contrast legally enforceable Affirmative Action policies that acknowledge the history and disparate impacts of slavery…
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