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Trade Union Perspectives on Diversity Management: A Comparison of the UK and Denmark
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Abstract This article compares the viewpoints of trade union activists in the UK and Denmark on diversity management. While this concept is spreading rapidly across Europe, very different attitudes are revealed among equality activists and officials in... view more
This article compares the viewpoints of trade union activists in the UK and Denmark on diversity management. While this concept is spreading rapidly across Europe, very different attitudes are revealed among equality activists and officials in the two countries. The article distinguishes between understandings of diversity management as a descriptor, theoretical approach, and policy approach. The main differences between the countries emerge with regard to diversity management as a policy approach, which is regarded with great scepticism in the UK and with great enthusiasm in Denmark. Explanations for these differences are offered, involving prior experiences of anti-discrimination activities, industrial relations approaches, and the wider political context.... view less
Document language
English
Publication Year
2005
Page/Pages
p. 179-196
Journal
European Journal of Industrial Relations, 11 (2005) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/0959680105053962
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)