Organization and Management Theory OMT

We are thrilled to put on an AOM presenter symposium (sponsored by the OB, DEI, and CMS divisions) entitled "Rooted Resistance: The Complexities of Hair and Non-Conforming Self-Presentations in the Workplace."

This presenter symposium brings together five pioneering papers that: 

• Dissect intersectional dynamics of self-presentation within organizational contexts, particularly as they relate to Black identity in the U.S. and Central America.
• Present a novel perspective on how hair and other aspects of appearance shape and are shaped by racialized, gendered, and classed experiences in the workplace.
• Highlight systemic gendered racism. 
• Establish the need for additional research examining the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational implications of cultural expectations, norms, and values on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness.

Date & Time

• Date: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
• Time: 1:15 - 2:45 PM (Central) 
• Location: Hyatt in Roosevelt 3A (Chicago)

Panelists and Papers:

• "A Quadruple Consciousness: Afro-Latinas Navigating Texturism and the Elasticity of Whiteness."
  Written and presented by Samantha E. Erskine, PhD
• "Immutability & Hair Justice"
  Written and presented by Naomi Samuel
• "CROWNing glory: How diverse hairstyles shape organizational perceptions"
  Written by Kristi B. Hatter, Larissa R. Garcia, Tiffany L. Owens, Horatio D. Traylor, and Mikki R. Hebl
  Presented by Larissa Garcia
• "Interviewing while Black and female: Attitudes toward wearing Black natural hairstyles to interviews"
  Written and presented by Gail Dawson, PhD
• "A Model Describing How Hair Bias Shapes Black Women's Work Experiences When Wearing Natural Hair"
  Written by Lonwabo Makapela, María del Carmen Triana, Aneika Simmons, and Orlando Richard
  Presented by Aneika Simmons, PhD

Additional Details

• Discussant: Dr. Tina Opie
• Moderator: Dr. Holly S. Ferraro
• Organizers: Dr. Holly S. Ferraro, Dr. Samantha E. Erskine, Naomi Samuel

You can add the event directly to your Google Calendar using this link and view the event on the AOM program here.

Please note as you finalize your travel plans: the session is on Tuesday, August 13th. We hope to see you there as we wrap up #AOM2024 with an impactful session!

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