The Power of Allyship: Advancing Gender Equity in the Workplace

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Author(s): N. Harshitha (Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, India)and N. Shreevamshi (Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 30
Source title: Enhancing Workplace Productivity Through Gender Equity and Intergenerational Communication
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Harish C. Chandan (Independent Researcher, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2903-1.ch013

Keywords: Business Science Reference / Gender & Diversity / Human Aspects of Business / Medicine & Healthcare

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This research explores the allyship role in establishing gender equality in the workplace through overcoming systemic barriers that impede underrepresented genders. Allyship as active advocacy and support by specific individuals is studied for its implications on career development, workplace culture, and corporate strategy. Based on a mixed-method approach combining employee surveys and qualitative interviews with organizational leaders, male allies, and female employees, this research highlights the strategic role of allyship in fostering inclusive workplaces and supporting career advancement. Systematic training, intentional application, and communication are central findings highlighted as being at the forefront of effective allyship. The study concludes by calling on organizations to invest in allyship initiatives, reduce potential resistance, and review their own role in ensuring gender equity on a regular basis.

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