The Black Ceiling

Autor*innen

• Kevin Woodson

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• Lehrbücher
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Universitätslehrbücher

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America's top law firms, investment banks, and management consulting firms are notoriously challenging workplaces, characterized by long hours, low promotion rates, and demanding "up-or-out" policies. Many employees leave shortly after starting, and Black professionals face even greater hurdles, departing elite firms more quickly and receiving fewer promotions than their white peers. This underrepresentation in senior roles persists despite growing calls for workplace diversity. Author Kevin Woodson, a sociologist and JD, draws on the experiences of over 100 Black professionals in these high-status fields to reveal the nuanced nature of workplace inequality. He finds that the primary challenge for Black employees is not overt bias but rather "racial discomfort," which encompasses social alienation and stigma anxiety. Woodson connects these individual experiences to the broader historical context of segregation and discrimination, demonstrating how they shape micro-interactions and contribute to systemic inequality. He critiques the effectiveness of unconscious bias training and similar initiatives, arguing that racial inequality is more complex than mere bias. To truly address the barriers to equality and inclusiveness in elite firms, we must explore a wider array of challenges beyond bias itself.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Hardcover