Gender Diversity and Inclusion at Work

Divergent Views from Turkey

Zeynep Özsoy author Mustafa Şenyücel author Beyza Oba author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Dec '22

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The purpose of this book is to investigate gender diversity practices and discourse developed by listed companies in Turkey. It pursues this aim by advancing knowledge about business relations affecting workplace gender diversity. The research builds on Bourdieu’s field approach and implements a Thematic Analysis following Braun and Clarke’s (2006) guidelines. The findings of the book are based on data collected from unstructured interviews and secondary sources such as the official documents of national and international organizations, newspapers, legislation, and web pages of the related parties. The findings suggest that the implementation of gender diversity practices may require a transformation of perspective and the conditions regarding the political, economic, and cultural realm for realization of a pervasive movement. Due to the conservative and patriarchal culture, authoritarian rule and neoliberal policies, gender diversity and inclusion are not seen as issues that should be resolved through the commitment and collaboration of a field. Consequently, diversity management practices are instrumentalized by the business community as a means for corporate communication and image building rather than actively building a diverse workforce.

"This book looks at what it is like to introduce diversity and inclusion initiatives in a difficult context where oppositional political voices are being shut down. Looking at diversity and inclusion in Turkey is eye-opening and I thoroughly recommend this book to both academics and practitioners of diversity and inclusion around the world. An important book." - Janet Sayers, Massey University, New Zealand

ISBN: 9781032155937

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 267g

124 pages