Diversity and Inclusion in Latin American and Caribbean Workplaces

This book explores the workplace experiences, opportunities, and challenges that emerge from the nuances of diversity and inclusion dynamics in Latin American and Caribbean countries. While the first part of the book addresses emerging frameworks on diversity and inclusion in Latin America by examining the effects of history, traditions, and cultural differences, the second part offers case studies of country-specific actualities. The authors highlight that despite the many shared cultural aspects of the region, it is not homogeneous and there are significant differences from place to place. It follows then that a variety of cultural differences implies a variety of approaches to workplace values, and more specifically, to the understanding of diversity and inclusion. Examining topics such as gender identity, disability, and racial gaps in countries throughout the region, this book offers scholars a fresh perspective on an emerging region.

First scholarly study in English on diversity in this heterogeneous region Creates awareness of regional issues that can impact the successful operations of global/multinational corporations and organizations that have customers and suppliers in this part of the world Expands the discussion of diversity and inclusion to a regional perspective while arguing that D&I approaches from the US would be less effective in Latin America

Autorentext

Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino is Executive Director of the Center for Professional Studies and Continuing Education at the United States Sports Academy, USA.

Ronald R. Rojas is Managing Director of the PRISM Leadership Consulting Group and Adjunct Instructor at St Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, USA.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Part I: Diversity and Inclusion The LA&C Region.- Chapter 2: Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship: A Latin American and Caribbean Perspective.- Chapter 3: Cultural influences of Latin American perceptions on inclusion and diversity.- Chapter 4: Women Entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): The LAC difference.- Chapter 5: Workforce Diversity in Ports The Global and the Caribbean Perspectives.- Chapter 6: Case studies on the effects of Toxic Leadership on diversity and inclusion in the workplace within the Latin American and Caribbean regions.- Chapter 7: Implications of Gender Identity in Latin America and the Caribbean.- Part II: D&I LA&C Countries.- Chapter 8: Increasing Diversity in Technical and Vocational Training: The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.- Chapter 9: Diversity and Inclusion in Colombian Enterprises.- Chapter 10: Striving for Racial diversity in the Educational System A Brazilian Case Study.- Chapter 11: Managing Disabled Inclusion Within The Columbian Workplace.- Chapter 12: Assessing Diversity across Cultures: A U.S.-Puerto Rico Perspective.