Equality. Diversity and Disadvantage in Employment [Hardcover]

This edited collection brings together new research findings from a wide range of academics investigating equal opportunities and managing diversity. It explores the impact of gender, race/ethnicity, disability and age on employment opportunities and examines theoretical issues underlying the experience of discrimination. Based on original research, each chapter analyses a different facet of equality and diversity and draws out the policy implications. The chapters adopt a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to analyse cases from various countries, thereby highlighting differences and similarities in the formulation and implementation of equality and diversity policies. As a result the book provides an up-to-date review of developments in the subject area and reveals important lessons for policy makers and practitioners.Introduction: The Key Analytical Themes; M.Noon & E.Ogbonna Evaluating Equal Opportunities Initiatives: The Case for a 'Transformative' Agenda; Wendy Richards Managing Difference Fairly: an Integrated 'Partnership' Approach; N.Cornelius, L.Gooch & S.Todd Diversity, Equality, Morality; John Kaler Age and Carer Discrimination in the Recruitment Process:: Has the Australian Legislation Failed?; Lynne Bennington Equality and Diversity in Employment in Canada; Harish C.Jain Managing Diversity and Disability Legislation: Catalysts for Eradicating Discrimination in the Workplace?; I.Cunningham & P.James Diverse Equality in Europe: The Construction Sector; L.Clarke & E.Michielsens Gender Equality and Trade Unions: a New Basis for Mobilization?; T.Colling & L.Dickens Towards a Relevant Theory of Age Discrimination in Employment; C.Oswick & P.Rosenthal Beyond Racial Dualism: Racial Disadvantage and Ethnic Diversity: in the Labour Market; A.Pilkington Disabled People, (Re) Training and Employment: A Qualitative Exploration of Exclusion; G.Reynolds, P.Nicholls & C.Alferoff The Full Monty: Men into Womens' Work?; I.BruegelMlƒ$