Subtle discrimination as natural "equal reaction" to organizational actions, and practical ways to soften it

Edna Rabenu, Lily Chernyak-Hai

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Abstract

The article on subtle discrimination by Jones and colleagues (K. P. Jones, Arena, Nittrouer, Alonso, & Lindsey, 2017) describes in detail and enriches the knowledge on this undesirable yet quite common phenomenon in organizations. In this comment, we argue that subtle discrimination behaviors are natural and predictable in view of organizational actions taken to increase diversity on one hand and prevent overt discrimination on the other hand. Also, practical ways to reduce the phenomenon are suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Article number00111
JournalIndustrial and Organizational Psychology
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2017
Externally publishedYes

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