Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Volume 40 Issue 3

Legislative approaches to nondiscrimination at work: a comparative analysis across 13 groups in 193 countries

Jody Heymann, Bijetri Bose, Willetta Waisath, Amy Raub, Michael McCormack

There is substantial evidence of discrimination at work across countries and powerful evidence that antidiscrimination laws can make a difference. This study examines the extent…

As above, not so below: developing social procurement practices on strategic and operative levels

Daniella Troje, Thomas Andersson

Procurement is increasingly used as a strategic tool to mitigate societal issues such as social exclusion and unemployment of marginalized groups. By conducting social procurement…

Has religiosity become a key factor in Jewish Israelis' attitudes toward minorities? A call for research

Shahar Gindi, Rakefet Erlich Ron

Attitudes toward minority employees are hard to predict, and there is no enough information about the variables that are associated with increased and decreased prejudice toward…

Employment discrimination against gender diverse individuals in Western Australia

Trudy Bates, Cati S. Thomas, Andrew R. Timming

This paper explores employment discrimination against gender diverse job applicants and employees in Western Australia (WA).

Multiculturalism in Singapore and Malaysia: approaches and outcomes

Adrian T.H. Kuah, Chang H. Kim, Stéphane Le Queux

This paper examines cases of multiculturalism in Singapore and Malaysia. Through causal sociocultural mechanisms, the authors observe how two countries in proximity, with shared…

The representation of homosexuals in Arabic-language news outlets

Linda S. Al-Abbas, Ahmad S. Haider

The purpose of this study is to examine the most frequent countries and prevalent discourses in the context of homosexuality in the headlines of Arabic-language media outlets.

Who is seen to be doing business research, and does it really matter? Gender representation at academic conferences

Trudie Walters, Najmeh Hassanli, Wiebke Finkler

Gender inequality is evident in many academic practices, but research has often focused on the male-dominated science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This…

Institutionalised patriarchy and work-life balance (WLB) challenges for female medical doctors: the case of Nigeria

Uzoechi Nwagbara

The purpose of this study is to examine how institutionalised patriarchy triggers work-life-balance (WLB) challenges for Nigerian female medical doctors. It is focused on Nigeria…