Why do EDI policies fail? An inhabited institutions perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6058872 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Roger Pizarro Milian (0000-0001-5493-7040, University of Toronto), Rochelle Wijesingha (McMaster University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 449-464 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-28 |
| 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-02-2022-0048 |
| OpenAlex | W4321144138 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 59 |
Purpose Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies have proliferated in recent decades, but studies have repeatedly noted their inefficacy and adverse effects. To understand the potential root causes of the inefficiency of EDI policies, this study examines how they are inhabited by individuals at the ground level. Design/methodology/approach This study draws on data gathered through 23 in-depth interviews with instructors at Progressive U , a large research-intensive Canadian university. Findings The data gathered/analyzed suggest that the implementation of EDI policies at Progressive U is hindered by the absence of coercive enforcement mechanisms, skepticism about their authenticity, the over-regulation of work and unresponsive bureaucratic structures. Originality/value This study examines the implementation of EDI policies through the prism of the inhabited institutions perspective in organizational sociology, producing insights that help to explain why EDI policies typically fail. In doing so, it produces insights relevant to both academic researchers and practitioners in the field
Bureaucracy · Economics · Inefficiency · Originality · Political science · Public relations · Skepticism · Social science · Sociology · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Higher Education Governance and Development · Management and Organizational Studies
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
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| Citations per year | 3,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |