Chowdhury, Rashedur (2023) Misrepresentation of Marginalized Groups: A Critique of Epistemic Neocolonialism. Journal of Business Ethics, 186 (3). pp. 553-570. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-022-05229-4
Chowdhury, Rashedur (2023) Misrepresentation of Marginalized Groups: A Critique of Epistemic Neocolonialism. Journal of Business Ethics, 186 (3). pp. 553-570. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-022-05229-4
Chowdhury, Rashedur (2023) Misrepresentation of Marginalized Groups: A Critique of Epistemic Neocolonialism. Journal of Business Ethics, 186 (3). pp. 553-570. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-022-05229-4
Abstract
I argue that meta-ignorance and meta-insensitivity are the key sources influencing the reoccurrence of the (un)conscious misrepresentation of marginalized groups in management and organization research; such misrepresentation, in effect, perpetuates epistemic neocolonialism. Meta-ignorance describes incorrect epistemic attitudes, which render researchers ignorant about issues such as contextual history and emotional and political aspects of a social problem. Researcher meta-ignorance can be a permanent feature, given how researchers define, locate, and make use of their epistemic positionality and privilege. In contrast, meta-insensitivity is a special issue that arises when researchers miss multiple opportunities to capture valuable aspects of marginalized groups’ voices or their life experiences and expectations. The problem of meta-insensitivity during fieldwork is more serious because researchers—despite their apparent willingness to be innovative—fail to understand how to be sensitive toward marginalized groups. The perpetuation of these elements’ misrepresentation contributes to long-lasting negative consequences for marginalized groups. To counter this, I introduce and conceptualize the idea of oppositional views which researchers can mobilize to address misrepresentation of marginalized groups and challenge epistemic neocolonialism.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Critical philosophy; Epistemic injustice; Postcolonial theory |
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences > Essex Business School |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 05 Oct 2022 14:55 |
Last Modified: | 31 May 2024 11:08 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/33277 |
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