Reflections from EDI conferences
Consistency and Change
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7763940 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Barbara Myers (0000-0001-6654-4076, Auckland University of Technology), Judith K Pringle (0000-0002-1315-6296, Auckland University of Technology), Lynne S Giddings (Auckland University of Technology) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 455-463 |
| Publication date | 2013-04-26 |
| 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-11-2012-0100 |
| OpenAlex | W1991171650 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 10 |
Purpose Rich research discussion that occurs at conferences is rarely made accessible after the event. This paper aims to report on two “equality diversity and inclusion” (EDI) conferences held in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2008 and 2011. It summarises, compares and contrasts the processes and content of the conferences as well as identifying research trends and suggesting future research directions. Design/methodology/approach Text from the abstracts and transcribed audio recordings of conference discussions and presentations were analysed for similarities and differences. Two of the authors completed individual analyses of each of the conferences before reaching consensus on the overall themes. Findings Enduring EDI concerns over the two conferences were: identity, change practices and context. At the 2008 conference, three linked categories permeated discussion: methodologies, identity and practices for effective change. Over the intervening three years, research volume grew and differentiated into speciality areas. At the 2011 conference, methodological enquiry was less visible, but was intertwined through content areas of differentiated identities (sexuality, ethnicity, and gender), roles (leadership and management) and context (country, sport, and practice). Research limitations/implications This paper distils research trends from two conferences and suggests directions for research. Originality/value The paper provides a bounded overview of developments and changes in the EDI sub‐discipline. Rich research discussion often occurs informally at conferences but is not made widely available. This paper aims to share conference discussions, research trends and potential directions for research
Ethnic group · Geography · Originality · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Labor Movements and Unions
| Citations per year | 0.14 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2019 - 2019 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |