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To enhance the effectiveness of sexual harassment and racial discrimination training, Hayes et al. (2020) suggest that research and practice in this area should adopt the best practices of training… Click to show full abstract
To enhance the effectiveness of sexual harassment and racial discrimination training, Hayes et al. (2020) suggest that research and practice in this area should adopt the best practices of training design, as well as incorporating the psychological principles of attitude and behavior change. We would like to add to the conversation by surfacing the WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) assumptions and discussing how they are relevant to sexual harassment and racial discrimination training via (a) overemphasizing limited perspectives, (b) biasing the attributions of harassment and discrimination, and (c) distracting the focus from inclusion to separation. We will also suggest directions for overcoming these limitations.
Journal Title: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Year Published: 2020
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