Abstract
We examine how minority ethnic employees account for witnessing selective incivility to ethnically similar others. Our study is based on qualitative interviews with British Asian employees – the majority who witnessed incivility directed towards migrant Asian employees working for the same company. Our findings indicate that, for those whose minority ethnic identity was of central importance, witnessing selective incivility towards others from a similar ethnic background can be perceived as an identity threat. We provide insights into three identity work strategies undertaken by witnesses of selective incivility, while illuminating how minority ethnic identity shapes the way witnesses’ respond to selective incivility in the workplace.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 56-80 |
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology |
Volume | 96 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 28 Oct 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2023 |
Keywords
- diversity
- ethnic identity
- identity work
- incivility
- third party witness