Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the intersections of society and diversity.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Inclusion:
The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to research that examine inclusion across various sectors, including academia, corporate environments, and community settings. - Focus on Marginalized Groups:
A significant focus is placed on the experiences and challenges faced by marginalized groups, including but not limited to gender minorities, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities. - Impact of Organizational Policies:
Research often investigates the effectiveness of organizational diversity and inclusion policies, exploring how these policies affect workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and overall organizational performance. - Intersectionality and Identity:
The journal promotes studies that utilize intersectional frameworks to understand how overlapping identities impact individuals’ experiences of inclusion or exclusion. - Global Perspectives:
The journal features research that includes global perspectives on diversity and inclusion, highlighting the different cultural contexts and practices that influence these issues worldwide. - Critical Analysis of Power Dynamics:
It encourages critical examinations of power dynamics and structural inequalities that perpetuate discrimination and exclusion in various settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Research:
An increasing number of studies are utilizing intersectionality as a lens to explore how various identities interact to create unique experiences of disadvantage or privilege in different contexts. - Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Populations:
Research that examines the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalized groups, including racial minorities, women, and people with disabilities, has surged, reflecting the urgent need to address these disparities. - Mental Health and Inclusion:
There is a growing emphasis on the intersection of mental health and workplace inclusion, exploring how organizations can better support employees with mental health challenges. - Technology and Inclusion Practices:
The role of technology in facilitating diversity and inclusion practices, such as remote work and digital collaboration tools, is becoming a focal point of research, particularly in the context of the post-pandemic workplace. - Activism and Allyship:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies that explore the roles of activism and allyship in promoting diversity and inclusion, highlighting how individuals and organizations can support marginalized communities. - Sustainability and Inclusivity:
Emerging research themes are exploring the connections between sustainability initiatives and inclusivity, examining how organizations can integrate environmental and social governance to achieve holistic outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Roles:
Research focusing solely on traditional gender roles without considering the complexities of intersectionality appears to be less frequent, as the discourse has shifted towards more nuanced understandings of gender identity and expression. - General Diversity Training Efficacy:
Studies focusing on the general efficacy of diversity training programs without a critical lens on their implementation and outcomes have become less prominent, indicating a move towards more sophisticated evaluations of such initiatives. - Single-Dimensional Diversity Metrics:
The use of simplistic metrics to measure diversity in organizations, such as counting the number of women or racial minorities, is declining in favor of more comprehensive assessments that consider qualitative factors. - Outdated Models of Inclusion:
Research that relies on outdated models of inclusion that do not account for the evolving understanding of identity and intersectionality is becoming less common, as scholars seek to develop frameworks that reflect contemporary realities. - Focus on Legal Compliance:
There is a diminishing focus on legal compliance as the primary driver for diversity initiatives, with more emphasis now placed on cultural change and systemic transformation within organizations.
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