Proposing the safe and brave space for organisational environment : including trans* and gender diverse employees in institutional gender diversification
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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2021
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Authors: | Ladwig, Robin C. |
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Gender in Management: An International Journal. - Emerald, ISSN 1754-2413, ZDB-ID 2425114-8. - Vol. 37.2021, 6 (25.01.), p. 751-762
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Emerald |
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