Gray areas: How the way we work perpetuates racism and what we can do to fix it.

  • Published In: British Journal of Sociology, 2024, v. 75, n. 5. P. 963 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Rivera, Lauren A. 3 of 3

Abstract

"Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It" delves into the persistence of racism in contemporary U.S. workplaces despite legal protections and diversity initiatives. Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield argues that racism thrives in organizational gray areas where opportunities and resources are distributed in a racialized manner, perpetuating marginalization and exclusion. The book provides concrete policies for organizations to combat racism and increase racial inclusion, emphasizing the need to address structural inequalities in the workplace. Overall, "Gray Areas" offers a compelling analysis of racial dynamics at work and is recommended for those interested in labor markets and corporate diversity initiatives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Sociology. 2024/12, Vol. 75, Issue 5, p963
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sociology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0007-1315
  • DOI:10.1111/1468-4446.13140
  • Accession Number:181439063
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