RESEARCH PROPOSAL - ACADEMIC READING & WRITING (GHRW 550)

MID-TERM EXAM – FALL 2023-24

Gender diversity and inclusion initiatives

Research Proposal

Submitted to Miss Maliha Khaqan

Submitted by Aqsa Umer
AS 617425
May 6, 2024
 REASON TO CHOOSE THE TOPIC…

• Social relevancy of the topic..

• Wider economic benefits
• Personal interest and passion towards the topic
• Various academic considerations
• In order to address the gaps in literature
 Research Objectives.

This research aims to study

 To judge the efficiency of current gender diversity and inclusive initiatives in institutions and communities
 To assess the factors which influence the effective implementation of such initiatives which includes the
organizational leadership, and cultural norms.
 To gauge the existing perspectives and experiences of every individual who participates in gender diversity initiatives
especially those who are from marginalized groups.
 To analyze the relation of social identities such as ethnicity, race, sexuality with intersectionality in the context of
gender diversity initiatives.
• To provide practical solutions for improving the efficiency of gender diversity and inclusive initiatives to encourage
equality within organizations and societies
 Research Gap

• After analyzing the literature review on the topic gender diversity and inclusion initiative, it is
perceived that there is a dearth of research to explore the effectiveness and evolution with the
passage of time. Moreover, there is a growing need to explore more about the connection of race,
disability, ethnicity and social orientation with the intersectionality of gender for the sake of
comprehension of different experiences. Additionally, the topic of leader's behavior has remained
less focused in terms of research to get meaningful changes. it is very important to deal with these
gaps to develop strategies for gender inclusion in various sectors
 Justification of the study…
• Social Justice and Equity: understand the barriers which marginalize genders
• Economic Advancement: how organization can benefits from diverse genders
• Organizational Benefits: experience improved employee morale, retention rates, and overall
productivity.
• Legal Compliance and Risk Mitigation: helps organizations ensure compliance with legal
requirements
• Educational Impact: inform the development of policies and practices that promote diversity, equity.
• Cultural Shift and Normative Change: raising awareness of the importance of inclusivity and
highlighting the benefits of diversity
 Main researches one in the area
•Diversity and Inclusion: A Review of Effective Initiatives in Surgery
•Working toward gender diversity and inclusion in medicine: myths and solutions (the lancet journal)
•Diversity and Inclusion in Different Work Settings: Emerging Patterns, Challenges, and Research
Agenda Wiley online library
•Journal of Diversity in Higher Education Creating Inclusive Department Climates in STEM Fields:
Multiple Faculty Perspectives on the Same Departments
•Gender wage gaps in Australian workplaces: are policy responses working?
•A qualitative study on gender inequality and gender-based violence in Nepal BMC Public Health
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•From diversity to inclusion and the challenge of harnessing difference Emerald insight
•Board-Gender Diversity, Family Ownership, and Dividend Announcement: Evidence from Asian
Emerging Economies
•Journal of risk and financial management The connection between gender diversity and firm
performance: Evidence from Taiwan (Taiwan Economic Journal)
•Diversity and Work Group Performance
•Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Review and Synthesis