Inclusion and exclusion of sexual minorities at organisations: Evidence from LGBT NGOs in Turkey and the UK
Journal of Organizational Change Management
ISSN: 0953-4814
Article publication date: 15 January 2020
Issue publication date: 22 May 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the inclusion and exclusion of LGBT individuals at organisations towards providing evidence from LGBT non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Turkey and the UK.
Design/methodology/approach
In order to achieve this aim, 40 semi-structured qualitative in-depth interviews (20 in each country) were conducted. The empirical dimension of this study was invigorated by thematic analysis of interviews that composed of the individuals and members who work in LGBT organisations in Turkey and the UK.
Findings
The significance and the role of context in shaping public discourse, policies and practices of LGBT organisations in Turkey and the UK were explored in greater details. Based on the coding and thematic analysis of the interviews, three main findings were presented, which are “inclusion and exclusion at work”, “inclusion and exclusion in politics” and “inclusion in LGBT organisations”.
Originality/value
The originality of this research comes from its unique nature with a comparative approach on the contrary of current LGBT research that mostly focusses on an individual level of analysis and workplace discrimination. Research evidence demonstrates that there are a number of complexities, contradictions and tensions based on the specific characteristics of each country setting where various cultural, societal, political and legislative/regulative forces come into play in LGBT inclusion at organisations. Consequently, this research provides valuable insights for the inclusion of sexual minorities drawing on the evidence from LGBT NGOs in Turkey and the UK.
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Citation
Aydin, E. and Ozeren, E. (2020), "Inclusion and exclusion of sexual minorities at organisations: Evidence from LGBT NGOs in Turkey and the UK", Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 33 No. 3, pp. 567-578. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-01-2019-0025
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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