Utilizing research methods incorporating validation across difference, the author researched how other White men who are diversity advocates evolved in their diversity learning. By exploring the often unspoken realm of White male culture and identifying the benefits to White men in pursuing diversity learning, he creates a roadmap for helping White men more successfully integrate the lessons of diversity. Specifically, his research points to the value of White men educating each other within differences—as a more effective way of ultimately connecting across difference.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Atkinson, W. (2001). Bringing diversity to White men. HR Magazine, 46 (9).
2.
Hofstede, G. (1980). Culture's consequences: International differences in work related values. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.
3.
Lincoln, Y. S. , & Guba, E. G. (1985). Naturalistic inquiry. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.
4.
Proudman, B. (2001). Understanding American White male culture. Unpublished manuscript.
5.
Scanlon-Greene, M. E. (1996). White males and diversity work: A grounded theory study. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Fielding Graduate Institute.
6.
Tannen, D. (1995). Talking from 9 to 5: Women and men in the workplace: Language, sex and power. New York: Avon.
7.
Welp, M. G. (1997). Pathways to diversity for White males: A study of White males' learning experiences on the path toward advocating for inclusion and equity. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Fielding Institute.
8.
Welp, M. G. (2001). The treasures and challenges of diversity for White males. In A. Arrien (Ed.). Working together: Diversity as opportunity. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.
9.
Williams, R. L. (1989). Finding voice: The transition from individualism to social advocacy. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Fielding Graduate Institute.
