From Diversity to Discrimination: A Comparative Study of Blue-, Grey- and White-Collars’ Perceptions and Experiences
Yıl: 2023 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2 Sayfa Aralığı: 207 - 237 Metin Dili: İngilizce DOI: 10.15659/yoad.8.2.003 İndeks Tarihi: 21-12-2023
From Diversity to Discrimination: A Comparative Study of Blue-, Grey- and White-Collars’ Perceptions and Experiences
Öz: Bases of discrimination are also dimensions of diversity. However, not every dimension of diversity automatically becomes a ground of discrimination. Thus, this paper aims to identify the dimensions of diversity which are also bases for discrimination in a workplace. As different-collar workers may have different perceptions and experiences, this study aims to compare blue-, grey-, and white-collar workers. The study adopted an exploratory approach, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven workers. The questions were based on a diversity wheel which includes a wide range of diversity dimensions. The findings show that any dimension of diversity can also be a basis for discrimination, with peer-to-peer discrimination being the most prevalent among blue- and grey-collars. This research contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of discrimination, as many existing papers on diversity only cover a few dimensions or bases. Additionally, this study sheds light on an under-researched area of discrimination among blue- and grey-collar workers.
Anahtar Kelime: İşgören Çeşitliliğinden Ayrımcılığa: Mavi, Gri ve Beyaz Yakalı Çalışanlar Arası Bir Karşılaştırma
Öz: İşgören çeşitliliği, farklı etnik kökene, yaşa, cinsiyete, eğitim seviyesine, kültürel geçmişe ve diğer faktörlere sahip kişilerin çalışma ortamında bulunmasıdır. Tüm çeşitlilik unsurlarının kendiliğinden ayrımcılığa yol açmadığı göz önüne alındığında, bu çalışma mavi, gri ve beyaz yakalı çalışanlar arasında hangi çeşitlilik boyutlarının ayrımcılığa neden olduğunu belirlemeye odaklanmaktadır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelerde bu çalışma için özel olarak oluşturulan çeşitlilik çarkı gösterilmiş ve 11 çalışandan veri toplanmıştır. Bulgular, bir çalışan için önemli olan herhangi bir çeşitlilik boyutunun aynı zamanda bir ayrımcılık unsuru olabileceğini ve mavi ve gri yakalılarda ise en yaygın ayrımcılığın aynı düzeyde bulunan çalışanlar arasında olduğunu göstermektedir. Çeşitlilik konusunda yapılan birçok çalışmanın sadece birkaç boyuta odaklanmasına karşın bu araştırma, işyerindeki ayrımcılığı daha kapsamlı bir şekilde ele almaktadır. Ayrıca, bu çalışma daha önce araştırılmamış mavi ve gri yakalı çalışanlar arasındaki ayrımcılık konusunu irdelemektedir.
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| AMA | VAROĞLU D,Erdem Z From Diversity to Discrimination: A Comparative Study of Blue-, Grey- and White-Collars’ Perceptions and Experiences. Yönetim ve Organizasyon Araştırmaları Dergisi (Online). 2023; 8(2): 207 - 237. 10.15659/yoad.8.2.003 |
| Vancouver | VAROĞLU D,Erdem Z From Diversity to Discrimination: A Comparative Study of Blue-, Grey- and White-Collars’ Perceptions and Experiences. Yönetim ve Organizasyon Araştırmaları Dergisi (Online). 2023; 8(2): 207 - 237. 10.15659/yoad.8.2.003 |
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| ISNAD | VAROĞLU, DEMET - Erdem, Zeynep. "From Diversity to Discrimination: A Comparative Study of Blue-, Grey- and White-Collars’ Perceptions and Experiences". Yönetim ve Organizasyon Araştırmaları Dergisi (Online) 8/2 (2023), 207-237. https://doi.org/10.15659/yoad.8.2.003 |
