NEW PARADIGMS OF GENDER INCLUSIVITY

NEW PARADIGMS OF GENDER INCLUSIVITY
Author: ASHA KAUL
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2012-01-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 8120345134

Diversity, inclusivity, and gender mainstreaming have today become the buzzwords in the corporate arena and civil society. The reason is increased business requirement for diverse competencies and skill sets. Hence, the need to have a mixed gender group has become a business imperative. Furthermore, there is heightened awareness that women are equally competent and talented, if not more, than men in various professional jobs. With increasing job opportunities, tapping and retaining this talent through initiation of various programmes within organizations has shown positive results. New Paradigms for Gender Inclusivity : Theory and Best Practices scripts some of the practices, in the form of case studies, which organizations have followed to enhance gender inclusiveness. These real-life case studies highlight the role played by organizations in facilitating the progression of women which indirectly has helped in their growth, development and recognition of being a forerunner in promoting diversity. The book is divided into three parts. Parts I and III begin with a theoretician’s perspective on gender inclusiveness and gender mainstreaming in India, respectively and close with an academic detailing on reasons and causes for the same. Statistical data and models in the last chapter for the two parts validate the corporate, governmental and civil society attempts at introducing creative yet simple methodologies to make gender diversity and inclusion a reality in the workplace. In Part I, six case studies on the following companies: Broadridge, IBM Daksh, Infosys, Shell India, Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company Ltd.: A Tata Enterprise, and Wipro have been presented which discuss the need for gender diversity and inclusiveness, drivers and barriers, and showcase measures adopted to overcome those barriers. Five cases: SEWA, Indian Police, Sakti, Indian Railways, and RUDI have been presented in Part III which highlight tasks accomplished by women in their area of expertise, marketing strategies adopted by the civil society to promote goods produced by women, sensitization workshops to address harassment, and training workshops. Part II (Interlude) is a break from organizational cases and shares some experiences, angst, insights and observations on gender diversity and inclusion through a narration, a poem and a reflective piece. This book on case studies will be extremely useful for postgraduate students pursuing gender studies in Management Institutes, students working on gender related dissertation topics and corporate houses keen to learn from best practices of other organizations. Additionally, it would benefit readers who wish to learn about organizational policies and practices for gender inclusivity.

Creating Gender-Inclusive Organizations

Creating Gender-Inclusive Organizations
Author: Ellen Ernst Kossek
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020-04-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1487518617

With fresh insights on diversity, inclusion, and female leadership, this book will guide managers and organizations as they bridge the gap between research and practice, and better position women in work spaces. Creating Gender-Inclusive Organizations addresses how to improve the climate for gender inclusion; leverage the benefits of gender diverse teams; advance and retain women in STEM; support women in entrepreneurial and high growth firms; and implement D & I initiatives. This book is a must-read for practitioners and human resource and diversity leaders, as well as scholars and students focused on improving the effectiveness of gender diversity and inclusion initiatives within organizations.

GENDER DISPARITY IN INDIA UNHEARD WHIMPERS

GENDER DISPARITY IN INDIA UNHEARD WHIMPERS
Author: SIULI SARKAR
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2016-06-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 8120352513

Radical ideologies, revolutionary movements, political upheavals, legal frameworks and many such initiatives have been taken up to prove a Woman’s Equality, and uplift her status all over the world. Though the voices raised are loud and heard; but the moot question is whether the word ‘Feminism,’ in its true sense, has been understood and implemented in the ‘still very much’ patriarchal society of today. The undercurrent answer to this question is echoed and retorted in this book on Gender studies. Elaborating on the Indian woman, this book comments on the condition of women, from ancient India to the modern day India—her transforming status; the laws devised to protect her; social taboos surmounting her; and the changing social patterns that are being brought to nullify the gender differences—be it at home, within an office and within the society. The book begins with a feminist approach to politics, movements led by the feminists, their treatment in literature, autobiographies, their contribution towards economic sectors, their health, education, e-governance, and role towards environment. A dedicated chapter elaborates on women in Tagore’s work, with original text excerpts in Bengali and their literal translations. The final chapter deals with Indian women and their tryst with crime day in and out; the unchanged age-old laws which are in need of serious review; and the role of media and society in providing them the due accreditation of ‘being someone’. The book is intended for the students of Gender Studies, Political Science, English, Sociology, and Media Studies.

Women, Church, and Leadership: New Paradigms

Women, Church, and Leadership: New Paradigms
Author: Eunjoo Mary Kim
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2012-04-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1630879916

This book is about leadership, a scholarly and pastoral response to the urgent demand for the renewal of the contemporary Christian church. It challenges readers to articulate the identity and vision of the church in new ways, and encourages them to revitalize their ministry with fresh insight and passion from women's perspectives. The eight essays written by female scholars in relation to various areas of theological study and the nine pastoral responses to the essays written by ministers from seven different denominations, based on their experiences of actual ministerial settings, provide new paradigms of church leadership--theologically profound, practically relevant, and historically timely. This volume, a product of a collaborative process between academia and church, promises to be a most useful resource to renew the leadership of the church and its vocational commitment to the transformation of the church and society.

EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Author: ASHA KAUL
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2014-12-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8120350723

Communicating a message effectively needs precision—be it verbal or non-verbal. At the professional front, the accuracy of the message to be shared becomes all the more important as the business decisions may depend on the same. This book, in its second edition, continues to detail on the pre-requisites of communicating effectively in the corporate environment and generally. Beginning with an overview of business communication, the book educates on the principles of communication—oral and written. Divided into nine chapters, the first two chapters deal with oral communication and the next seven deal with different forms of written communication. The book teaches how to write effective letters and prepare persuasive resumé. The chapters are well-supported with many examples and illustrative exhibits wherever required. A new chapter (Chapter 9) has been added titled ‘Writing to Communicate’ which presents incorrect use of language and phrases that rob the text, be it a report or a letter, of authenticity and credibility. The chapter also presents correct use of the examples and the rationale or logic in the form of explanations. Designed as a textbook for the management students, this book would be equally useful for the management professionals and executives. Key features • Observes a simple pattern of Read-Comprehend-Test-Follow • Discusses strategies for identification and improvisation of communication skills (both oral and written) • Provides numerous examples and illustrations that facilitate proper grasp of the topics discussed.

Buddhist Women and Social Justice

Buddhist Women and Social Justice
Author: Karma Lekshe Tsomo
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2004-10-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780791462539

Looks at Buddhist women's activism for social change from the time of Buddha to the present day.

Gender Inclusive Engineering Education

Gender Inclusive Engineering Education
Author: Julie Mills
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2011-02-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136973109

Women continue to comprise a small minority of students in engineering education and subsequent employment, despite the numerous initiatives over the past 25 years to attract and retain more women in engineering. This book demonstrates the ways in which traditional engineering education has not attracted, supported or retained female students and identifies the issues needing to be addressed in changing engineering education to become more gender inclusive. This innovative and much-needed work also addresses how faculty can incorporate inclusive curriculum within their courses and programs, and provides a range of exemplars of good practice in gender inclusive engineering education that will be immediately useful to faculty who teach engineering students.

Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility in the Digital Era

Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility in the Digital Era
Author: Adam Lindgreen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2017-12-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317150635

Although literature on corporate social responsibility is vast, research into the use and effectiveness of various communications through digital platforms about such corporate responsibility is scarce. This gap is surprising; communicating about corporate social responsibility initiatives is vital to organizations that increasingly highlight their corporate social responsibility initiatives to position their corporate brands for both consumers and other stakeholders. Yet these organizations still sometimes rely on traditional methods to communicate, or even decide against communicating at all, because they fear triggering stakeholders’ skepticism or cynicism. A systematic, interdisciplinary examination of corporate social responsibility communication through digital platforms therefore is necessary, to establish an essential definition and up-to-date picture of the field. This research anthology addresses the above objectives. Drawing on marketing, management, and communication disciplines, among others, this anthology examines how organizations construct, implement, and use digital platforms to communicate about their corporate social responsibility and thereby achieve their organizational goals. The 21 chapters in this anthology reflect six main topic sections: Challenges and opportunities for communicating corporate social responsibility through digital platforms. Moving toward symmetry and interactivity in digital corporate social responsibility communication. Fostering stakeholder engagement in and through digital corporate social responsibility communication. Leveraging effective digital corporate social responsibility communication. Digital activism and corporate social responsibility. Digital methodologies and corporate social responsibility.

Lead the Change

Lead the Change
Author: Kelly L. Cooper
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2020-05-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781999286705

It is time to change the paradigm on the gender diversity and inclusion conversation from a "women's issue" to an everybody issue. Lead the Change: The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion engages leaders on compelling reasons why to target gender equality as a business imperative and how to go about it effectively. It is intended to help any senior leader in any sector understand the impetus behind this cutting-edge issue and how, by pursuing a culture shift in their organization, they will have a leg up on the competition in this ever-competing global market, and see the incredible economic and social benefits for women and men. A clever and engaging read, this book will guide you on how to be the change, make the change-and leverage the change...into dollars.