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Join us for our symposium: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies: A Stakeholders and Backlash Perspective

  • 1.  Join us for our symposium: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies: A Stakeholders and Backlash Perspective

    Posted 07-24-2025 03:31

    Greetings colleagues, 

    I am excited to invite you all to a critical and thought-provoking symposium featuring some of our community's finest scholars titled: 

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies: A Stakeholders and Backlash Perspective (Session 13819)

    Monday, July 28 1:45 p.m. -3:15 p.m. 

    Bella Center in Hall C- C3-m12

    The goal of this symposium is to step back and provide a clearer understanding of who the stakeholders are that influence decisions regarding the adoption of DEI initiatives, as well as how these initiatives are received among stakeholders inside and outside organizations. Specifically, we aim to bridge the gap between literature and disciplines related to DEI, stakeholders, and the narratives surrounding these initiatives to enhance our understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of DEI in the workplace. Finally, we seek to gain a deeper understanding of the roots of potential DEI backlash and lay the groundwork for future research. 

    Symposium Presenters (*) and Coauthors: 

    Paper 1: A Stakeholder Perspective on Diversity Within Organizations

    Priyanka Dwivedi* (Mays School of Business, Texas A&M University), Yashodhara Basuthakur (Mays School of Business, Texas A&M University), Sridhar Polineni (Ross School of Business, University of Michigan), Srikanth Paruchuri (Mays School of Business, Texas A&M University), and Aparna Joshi (Ross School of Business, University of Michigan).

    Paper 2: Understanding White Identity Management in a Changing America

    Eric Shuman* (Harvard Business School, Harvard University), Eran Halperin (School of Psychology, Hebrew University), Eric Knowles (Department of Psychology, New York University)

    Paper 3: When Political Conservatism Shapes Perceived Diversity Climate

    Lauren E. Aydinliyim* (Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College), Dorothea Roumpi (School of Labor & Employment Relations, Penn State University), Danielle Warren (Rutgers Business School, Rutgers University).

    Paper 4: Exploring Ally Work Profiles: A Person-Centered Approach

    Steve Kardell* (Smeal College of Business, Penn State University) and Carolyn Dang (Smeal College of Business, Penn State University).

    Paper 5: What We Get Wrong About the DEI Backlash Narrative

    Oscar Holmes IV* (Rutgers Business School, Rutgers-Camden University)

    We are honored to have Dr. Marla Baskerville (Northeastern University) as our Discussant. Dr. Baskerville is a leading voice in the study of gender, diversity, modern sexism, sexuality in the workplace, and organizational politics. Dr. Baskerville will offer critical insights, pose forward-looking questions, and help foster a rich audience discussion. 

    We invite any scholars interested in Organizational Behavior, DEI, Identity Management, and Human Resources work. All AOM attendees are welcome.

    We look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen! 

    Regards,

    Michael Caligiuri and Dorothea Roumpi



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    Michael Caligiuri
    Assistant Professor
    California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
    Pomona CA
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