When confronting bias, beware the counterclaims /
When members of dominant social groups are accused of discriminating against those with less power and fewer resources, they sometimes seek to deflect criticism by portraying themselves as the victims. Some rely on digressive victimhood, which involves countering accusations of discrimination by ref...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
MIT Sloan Management Review,
2022.
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| Edition: | [First edition]. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | When members of dominant social groups are accused of discriminating against those with less power and fewer resources, they sometimes seek to deflect criticism by portraying themselves as the victims. Some rely on digressive victimhood, which involves countering accusations of discrimination by reframing the issue as a matter of free speech or religious liberty. The authors discuss how managers can recognize such tactics so they can focus on addressing bias and supporting affected employees. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (5 pages) |