Music Reviews (felte) Ten years after releasing their final album as Abe Vigoda, Crush, songwriters Michael Vidal and Juan Velasquez decided it was time to give it another go. Their reunion seemed unlikely. At the time, Crush represented a marked departure from their first two albums—modeling their sound on icy, maximalist coldwave that did away … Read moreMusic Review: Romantic Music – Cupid & Psyche
From infamy to truth. Epistemic coloniality and knowledges in resistance: an approach to the cases of Inés Fernández Ortega and Valentina Rosendo CantúMiguel Angel Martínez MartínezEquality, Diversity and Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of the article is to show the regime of truth in the institutional commissions that have the objective of … Read moreFrom infamy to truth. Epistemic coloniality and knowledges in resistance: an approach to the cases of Inés Fernández Ortega and Valentina Rosendo Cantú
This study addresses the significant gaps in diversity and inclusivity research on LGBTQ employees and contributes to the literature in three significant ways. First, this study examines the diversity management mechanisms at the organizational level and explicates their interplay at the micro, meso and macro levels to create congruence, both internally and externally, for engaging … Read moreInclusion for LGBTQ talent: a practice theory approach
In this article, the authors draw on critical race theory and critical whiteness studies, specifically Cheryl Harris’ work to expose the whiteness of philanthropy, not as a racial identity, but in the way that philanthropy is performed. The authors characterize one of the property functions of whiteness, the right to exclude, as working through two … Read morePhilanthropy as whiteness: toward racially just philanthropic practices
To replace the paradigm of inclusion for that of acknowledgment and to recognize how the three categories (acknowledgment, distance and vulnerability) are linked with the three issues (PWD – society and state) allowing specific relationship and practises of legitimate or not acknowledgement. When the author affirms that the MCLAD implies a paradigm shift, the author … Read moreFrom inclusion to acknowledgment: a paradigm shift
Japan has made some progress in recognizing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) rights, such as passing laws that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in some cities. However, there is still a long way to go in terms of legal protection and social acceptance. Understanding citizens’ attitudes toward homosexuality can … Read moreTraditional family system, local government recognition and citizens' perceptions of homosexuality in Japan: an exploratory study
Editor’s Note: Above is yours truly, in 1986.Yep.I miss that guy and plan to find him again to see if he approves of 2024 me. 1) When is the right time for anyone to be their true selves? Anytime, but it’s relative to the individual, and their decision alone. 2) Who are the right people … Read moreHerd: Yours Truly (JJ)
Abstract Purpose The authors aim to broaden the understanding of incivility through the lens of bystanders who witness incivility toward women. Integrating attributional ambiguity and emotional contagion theories with the literature on workplace mistreatment, the authors propose that witnessing incivility toward women may negatively impact bystanders. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected multi-wave data from 324 employees … Read moreTrajectories of depletion following witnessing incivility toward women: a time-lagged study
This paper aims to provide a historical overview of AA, its purpose and benefits, the legal rationale for the SCOTUS ruling and what it means for colleges and the workplace regarding equitable opportunities for minority groups (which include women, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians and other low-income populations), as they aim for the “American dream”. source
When residents from marginalized backgrounds face consistent microaggressions, their sense of belonging and contributions to the community significantly diminish, which has adverse implications for the community. If these issues are unaddressed, they might choose to leave due to feelings of underrepresentation. Community leaders must proactively implement strategies to welcome an evolving population and educate stakeholders … Read moreMicroaggressions in the heartland “flyover” region: history, progress, lessons learned and challenges