Making Sense of Identity and Equity in Public Sector Workplaces

1: Introduction: A Liberatory Approach to Identity and Equity in Public Sector Workplaces

Maria J. D’Agostino, Maja Husar Holmes, Nicole M. Elias

Part One Introduction: Complexities of Identity and Equity

Maja Husar Holmes, Nicole M. Elias, Maria J. D’Agostino

2: “Patterns in the Mosaic: Toward A Taxonomy of Common Types of Intersectionality” Schnequa N. Diggs and Nuri Heckler

3: “Caribbean Bodies Marked by Sameness and Differences”

Karen D. Sweeting, Chevanese Samms Brown, Del Bharath, and Pedro Rivera

4: “Neurodiversity and Human Resource Management in the Public Sector Workplace: A Liberatory Approach”

Shilpa Viswanath and Valerie Gudino

5: “Equity, Identity, and Inclusion from a Religious Perspective: The Case of Minoritized and Stigmatized Religion”

Abdul Samad and Shariq Siddiqui

6: “Women in the Civil Service of Ghana: Addressing the Challenges of Equity, Equality, and Inclusion from a Liberatory Consciousness Perspective” 

Frank L. K. Ohemeng and Augustina Akonnor

Part Two Introduction: Practical Pathways to Identity and Equity

Nicole M. Elias, Maria J. D’Agostino, Maja Husar Holmes

7: “Preventing the Glass Cliff: Understanding and Overcoming Challenges for Women in Public Sector Leadership Roles”

Trang Hoang, Ratna Okhai, Jungmin Hwang, and Meghna Sabharwal

8: “Managing Identity using Emotional Labor in Sex-Typed Public Service Occupations” Sharon Mastracci and Ian T. Adams

9: “A Roadmap for Hispanic Advancement in the Public Sector”

Elsa-Sofia Morote

10: “Internal Branding for Equity: Creating a Sense of Belonging in Public Sector Organizations”

Jourdan A. Davis

Part Three Introduction: Assessing Progress in Workplace Identity and Equity

Maria J. D’Agostino, Maja Husar Holmes, Nicole M. Elias

11: “Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion: An Analysis of Progress, Impediments, and Future Prospects in the Canadian Federal Public Service”

Jocelyn McGrandle and Frank L.K. Ohemeng

12: “Making Sense of Gender Equality in the Public Sector: Do Economic Downturns and Recovery Impact Social Equity in the Workplace?”

Rachel Pierson-Bonin and Jaclyn Piatak

13: “Leading towards Inclusiveness in Public Organizations”

 Tanachia Ashikali

14: Conclusion: Advancing Identity and Equity in Public Sector Workplaces

Maja Husar Holmes, Nicole M. Elias, Maria J. D’Agostino

Acknowledgements

Index

Biography

Nicole M. Elias is Associate Professor in the Department of Public Management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, and Founding Co-Director of the Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector at John Jay College in the United States. 

Maja Husar Holmes is Professor and Director of the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas in the United States. 

Maria J. D’Agostino is Professor in the Department of Public Management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, and Founding Co-Director of the Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector at John Jay College in the United States. 

“The complexity of identity and equity is critically and thoughtfully explored in this volume. This work not only advances the field’s understanding of each concept in the public sector, but also provides readers with the tools necessary to grapple with issues of identity and equity, rather than avoid them.”

Nicole M. Humphrey, School of Public Affairs and Administration, University of Kansas

“This book is essential for anyone committed to advancing equity in the public sector. It offers a broad analysis of identity and equity and practical strategies that will contribute to better working environments for all.”

Rodderick A. Colvin, School of Public Affairs, San Diego State University