Harts also offers great insight into how these problems can be mitigated, including what specific actions can be taken by allies and organizational leaders to spark change. This book examines career advancement through a distinct lens, taking a detailed examination of what women of color face, including micro-aggressions and the wage gap. Few career books on women’s advancement have examined the specific challenges faced by women of color. Published just last week, this book was designed to give more perspective into the experiences of women of color in the workplace. Reading diverse narratives may catalyze perspective-taking-an act that the research suggests can reduce bias. Below is a list of books that can serve as a great aid to both employees and organizational leaders who want to learn more and understand the cultural experiences of different groups. One report, for example, found that including LGBT issues in the school curriculum lessened bias against this population. Education plays a pivotal role in the pursuit for a more diverse and inclusive workplace, and books can be a very effective and instrumental way to learn more about groups that are seemingly different from your own. One study demonstrated that individuals who read a narrative about an Arab woman were less biased towards Arabs following the reading.
Researchers have also found that learning about another person’s culture can reduce prejudice towards that specific group. Studies indicate that fictional stories that include diverse depictions of characters can increase empathy and reduce prejudice towards these groups. One of the best ways to better understand the experiences of marginalized and underrepresented groups is through storytelling.
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