New individual and organizational strategies for the reduction of discrimination: PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to highlight an important set of papers that address strategies for reducing discrimination that were presented at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)'s annual conference.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper summarizes four papers from the SIOP conference that dealt explicitly with methods that individuals and organizations can take to avoid or reduce prejudice and discrimination.

Findings

Each paper provided empirical evidence of the existence of discrimination, as well as unique strategies for its reduction.

Practical implications

This report underscores the need for individuals and organizations, as well as researchers and practitioners, to work toward breaking down systems of privilege that legitimize discrimination.

Originality/value

The 2007 SIOP conference overall, and this set of presentations in particular, contributed critical new evidence that should guide research and practice regarding the equitable management of diversity in organizations.

Citation

King, E.B. and Botsford, W.E. (2008), "New individual and organizational strategies for the reduction of discrimination: PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 27 No. 7, pp. 654-657. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150810904346