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Call for papers - EDI Conference 2016 Cyprus, Stream 2

  • 1.  Call for papers - EDI Conference 2016 Cyprus, Stream 2

    Posted 03-17-2016 11:42

    9th Equality, Diversity and Inclusion International Conference (EDI)

    22 - 24 June 2016, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

     

    Conference theme:

    Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Times of Austerity

     

    Stream Title: Talking about diversity in Cyprus: διαφορετικότητα and çeşitlilik.

     

     

    Stream Outline

     

    In spite of Cyprus's accession to the EU in 2004 and the enactment of EU immigration law, the prolonged division of the country since 1974 contributes enormously to the existence of discriminatory and xenophobic behaviours and perceptions against anyone different. This derives essentially from the fact that Cyprus peculiarity and the so-called "Cyprus issue" (Kyprianou and Veziroglu, 2011) preponderate the socio-political agenda, whereas issues like equality and inclusion are "not even close to be considered as worthy of any priority" (Kyprianou and Veziroglu, 2011, p.4). In addition, the ethnocentric attitudes and practices of individuals in both parts of the island about the country's political situation are centred on depicting the Greek Cypriot community as Turkish Cypriot's community victim and vice-versa. By this means, a deep dogmatic and racist (mis) understanding is nurtured, evident at both institutional and societal level. Consequently, dominant communities evade any censure about the treatment of socially vulnerable groups subject to racist practices. Those being the case, the intersection between migration, human rights and diversity related incidents remain largely undisputed in public and thus, are insufficiently investigated.

     

    This stream therefore, explores the utilisation of the existing theories associated with a number of benefits and challenges of a diverse workforce in Cyprus, representative of today's society and raises the main question of how organisations in Cyprus can actively and strategically deal with cultural diversity and inclusion and establish the appropriate organisational culture towards effectiveness and satisfaction. In addition, it seeks to assess the role of migration in Cyprus and evaluate the degree at which human and social rights are safeguarded in the era of austerity.

     

    This stream invites theoretically informed papers, empirically based ones as well as research posters from a range of disciplines that explore the nature of culture diversity and its relationship with inclusion, the impact on individuals (i.e. conflict, performance, satisfaction) and the organisational level of analysis (i.e. climate, culture, human resources practices). Moreover, papers could explore the identification of those activities that be entered into force so as to effectively implement a corporate strategy that incorporates cultural diversity as a competitive advantage.

     

    Possible themes include:

    Conceptual approaches to diversity management; managing diversity in Cyprus; migration and human rights; cultural diversity as a competitive strategic advantage; the impact of cultural diversity in job performance; cultural diversity and conflict; the relationship between cultural diversity and inclusion in organisations; cultural diversity related discourses of management and leadership; interaction of cultural diversity climate and human resources management; bias and the content of role stereotypes in top management team; managing cultural diversity: experiences and outcomes; the business case for cultural diversity; preparing employees for cultural diversity management.

     

    Keywords

    Diversity, Cyprus, migration, human rights.

     

    Important dates:

    • Abstract/Developmental/full paper submission: March 31, 2016 on

    http://www.edi-conference.org 

    • Response to authors (acceptance / rejection): April 30, 2016.
    • Deadline for full papers and best paper nominations and submission of best papers to the relevant associated journal (as agreed by submitter): May 30, 2016.

     

    References

    • Constantinou, C. M. (2007). Aporias of identity: Bicommunalism, Hybridity and theCyprus Problem'. Cooperation and Conflict, 42(3), 247-270.
    • Dick, P. (2015). To See Ourselves As Others See Us? Incorporating the Constraining Role of Socio‐Cultural Practices in the Theorization
      of Micropolitical Resistance. Gender, Work & Organization, 22(1), 16-35.
    • Hrubec, M. (2010). The Global Struggle for Human Rights: A Dialogue among Cultures. Perspectives on Global Development and Technology, 9(1), 39-60.
    • Kyprianou, M. & Veziroglu, R. (2011). Racism and related discriminatory practices in Cyprus, Enar shadow report 2010-2011.
    • Parlalis, S. K. (2013). Legal framework against disability discrimination at work in Cyprus. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal,32(4), 426-437.
    • Swan, E., & Fox, S. (2010). Playing the Game: Strategies of Resistance and Co‐optation in Diversity Work. Gender, Work & Organization, 17(5), 567-589.
    • Tatli, A., Vassilopoulou, J., Al Ariss, A., & Özbilgin, M. (2012). The role of regulatory and temporal context in the construction of diversity discourses: The case of the UK, France and Germany. European Journal of Industrial Relations, 0959680112461092.