Proposing the safe and brave space for organisational environment

Including trans* and gender diverse employees in institutional gender diversification

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ID12920944
AutoresRobin C Ladwig (0000-0002-5688-5202, University of Canberra, autor correspondente)
Ano2021
Volume37
Fascículo6
Páginas751-762
Data de publicação2021-01-25
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoGender in Management An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1754-2413 • E-ISSN: 1754-2421
EditoraEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/gm-06-2020-0199
OpenAlexW3124028919
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas41

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore an alternative strategy to decrease disadvantaging gender binarism and cis-normativity in an organisational context by including trans* and gender diverse (TGD) employee voices through the development of a safe and brave space (S&BS). Design/methodology/approach This conceptual paper discusses the potential construction of S&BS and the possible integration as well as requirements of it into an organisational environment. The elaborated theoretical underpinning of a queering approach is used to build the foundation and the design of a potential successful implementation. Findings Current diversity management strategies are repeatedly reported as inadequate to tackle the issue of gender binarism and cis-normativity or even to reinforce them via various strategies. The integration of S&BS could offer cis as well as TGD people an opportunity to participate in the development of organisational structures and managerial decision-making within a democratic and empowering environment. Managing gender with the support of TGD employees may increase inclusion, equity and diversity of gender in management and organisation. Originality/value Although much of the management and organisational literature accepts the concept of gender binarism and cis-normativity, the integration of TGD employee voices through the adaptation of S&BS from an educational context into organisational management has not been explored

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