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1. Introduction

verfasst von : Jacqueline H. Stephenson, Natalie Persadie, Ann Marie Bissessar, Talia Esnard

Erschienen in: Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Caribbean Organisations and Society

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter offers an introduction to the concept of diversity, discrimination, inclusion and equality in the Anglophone Caribbean. One of the prevailing objectives in this ongoing discourse, is the reduction and/or elimination of disparate treatment or discrimination and embracing diversity. Discrimination in the Caribbean is prevalent primarily on the grounds of race, sexual orientation, sex/gender and disability. Although acceptance of stereotypes is one of the primary reasons for the perpetuation of discrimination, it can also occur as a result of a lack of knowledge about the target group; the adoption of cultural norms and a prejudicial pattern of practice. This book is important at this time, because there is a paucity of literature on issues of discrimination, inclusion and diversity in the Caribbean, further, due to the recent and limited enactment of anti-discrimination legislation in the Caribbean, there has been insufficient evaluation of their efficacy in prohibiting disparate treatment against marginalised groups. Moreover, this volume establishes a benchmark and detailed guidance for future researchers, legislators, policymakers and organisational practitioners.

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Titel: Introduction
verfasst von: Jacqueline H. Stephenson
Natalie Persadie
Ann Marie Bissessar
Talia Esnard
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Caribbean Organisations and Society
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-47613-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-47614-4

Copyright-Jahr: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47614-4_1