Employment discrimination against gender diverse individuals in Western Australia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6058946 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Trudy Bates (0000-0001-5482-1654, The University of Western Australia), Cati S Thomas (0000-0002-0479-1642, The University of Western Australia), Andrew R Timming (0000-0001-8773-8873, RMIT University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 273-289 |
| Publication date | 2020-10-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Equal Opportunities International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1758-7093 • E-ISSN: 2040-7149 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/edi-04-2020-0073 |
| OpenAlex | W3095740303 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 44 |
Purpose This paper explores employment discrimination against gender diverse job applicants and employees in Western Australia (WA). Design/methodology/approach Using grounded theory, this study draws on semi-structured interviews with respondents ( n = 20) who identified as trans women, trans men, nonbinary or agender. Thematic analysis focused on the multiple dimensions of disadvantage experienced by respondents, including subtle, not so subtle and overt types of employment discrimination. Findings The authors’ results point to several reasons why gender diverse individuals (GDIs) may fear the labor market, including difficulties in concealing their stigma and acquiescence to discrimination. On the other hand, our results also point to sources of organizational support, including encouragement from direct line managers and colleagues who are also Allies. Practical implications The results of the research have important implications for sociological frameworks surrounding dramaturgy, stigma, aesthetic labor, organizational silence and social identity. Practical implications for employers, employees, human resource (HR) professionals and trade unions are also articulated. Originality/value Whereas previous studies have prioritized the discriminatory experiences of GDIs in the US and European labor markets, this study reports on gender diverse voices in WA. Furthermore, recent work on this topic has been experimental and largely quantitative, whereas the present study offers a compelling set of profound narratives, thereby addressing calls for qualitative research that foregrounds the complexities and nuances of lived experience for GDIs and renders their voices heard
Grounded theory · Line management · Narrative · Originality · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Studies · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Labor Movements and Unions · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |