Check out the new blog from one of SODI’s co-founders, Kara Helander, expert in advancing diversity & inclusion in the private sector.
Abstract:
Laws enforcing female quotas to correct for gender imbalance in leading positions are becoming more popular. We experimentally study the short-term effect of such quotas. Between treatments, we vary whether the affirmed group is discriminated against or not. When quotas are introduced in settings without discrimination, we observe a decrease in the performance of the affirmed individuals. We also observe an increase in sabotage and a reduction in help received by affirmed types. When affirmed individuals are discriminated against, we do not observe these negative effects. Our findings suggest that perceived justification crucially determines the success of a quota intervention.
This is a growing list of research on diversity and inclusion that includes research from participating researchers at the SODI kick-off convening, primarily from the keynote speakers. If you would like to add your research to this list, please email Neela Rajendra, neela@sodi.org
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Do not distribute. Slides are for use by SODI participants for learning purposes only.
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