Exploring the Relationship Between Intersectionality and Inclusion: A Research Agenda

Abstract

Our presenter symposium addresses both theoretical and empirical contributions of the intersectionality concept to the inclusiveness of organizations and beyond, of societies. The contributions take stock of the extant intersectionality scholarship, the challenges posed to it, and propose avenues for research and action.

Conceptualizing Intersectional Equality

Presenter: Dorian Woods; Radboud U., Netherlands

Pushing Back on Intersectionality: Contestations, Appropriations and Resistance

Presenter: Stella M. Nkomo; U. of Pretoria

Radical Intersubjectivities and Engaged Mindfulness: A Mindful Mindset Framework for Diversity and Inclusiveness

Presenter: Ram Mahalingam; U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Including the ‘Privileged’: Towards an Intersectional and Contextualised Research Agenda for Gender

Presenter: Alain Klarsfeld; Toulouse Business School

Just Beauties of the Skies? An Intersectional Perspective on First Class Flight Attendants

Presenter: Vanessa Bernauer; Helmut Schmidt U.

A [K]ink in the Armor: How the Intersection of Racial and Gender Prototypicality Affect Perceptions

Presenter: Tarani M Woodson; Teachers College, Columbia U.

Negotiating Intersections: Directions for Justice and Fairness in Organizations?

Presenter: Diana Rajendran; Swinburne Business School, Swinburne U. of Technology