Synopses & Reviews
Using a case study as the starting point, this guide examines the patterns of oppression found in organizations and institutions. Assuming that institutions are more than the sum of their parts, this book proposes to go beyond blaming individuals within the institution for discrimination to focus on the institutions themselves and their dynamics. Attention is given to the tactics employed to achieve equality or overcome oppressive attitudes in the workplace. In the end, according to this analysis, the true test of an institution's intentions is whether its policies achieve only token change or transform its deeper structure.
Synopsis
Using a case study as its starting point, this guide examines the patterns of oppression built into organizations and institutions. Such systems of discrimination and oppression originate not with individuals within the institution, but rather the dynamics within the institutions themselves. Attention is given to the tactics employed to achieve equality and overcome oppressive attitudes in the workplace. According to this analysis, the true test of an institution's intentions is whether its policies achieve only token change or transform its deeper structure.
Synopsis
Using a case study as a starting point, this guide examines the patterns of oppression found in organizations and institutions. With a consideration that institutions are more than the sum of their parts, this title proposes to go beyond putting individuals within the institution on trial for discrimination, but rather to focus on the institutions and their dynamics. Finally, attention is given to the implications of tactics employed when attempting to achieve equality at the workplace while also detailing how oppressive attitudes can be overcome.
About the Author
Anne completed a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies and a Masters Degree. Anne has worked as a coordinator of development education for Canadian University Services Overseas (CUSO), and eleven years of teaching adult continuing education. This included an analysis and skill development program for leaders of low income and marginalized communities based on the course at the Centre for Christian Studies.