Editorial

Citation

Bell, M.P. (2007), "Editorial", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 26 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/eoi.2007.03026aaa.002

Editorial

There are two Professional Insights articles in this issue of Equal Opportunities International. In his report, Eddy Ng, of California State University, Pomona (USA) highlights findings from research presented at the 2006 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada conference in Banff, Alberta. Despite some progress, women and racial and ethnic minorities in Canada continue to face barriers in employment and the workplace. Stereotypes, discrimination, and harassment are some of the barriers indicated. In his report, Georges Aoun, of Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, discusses the papers that were scheduled to be presented at the 12th International Forum of the International Association of Jesuit Business Schools during July, 2006. The violence that erupted in the Middle East during that time resulted in the Forum being cancelled on the eve of the opening session. The International Forum, focusing on managing diversity, was indeed to have been international, with scheduled participants representing schools from around the world reporting on diversity in religion, language, gender, and culture, among other areas. Both authors provide full references of the papers discussed to facilitate contacting authors for further information.

In this first issue of 2007, I would like to invite submissions to the Professional Insights section of the journal. Readers are encouraged to submit reports of conferences, conference tracks, or professional meetings focusing on issues relevant to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Normally between 1,000 to 3,000 words, reports should ideally be submitted within four to eight weeks after the conference to facilitate timely publication. Full references for all papers discussed should be provided.

Interviews of key scholars, activists, and leaders in the field are also appropriate for Professional Insights. Although they may not be widely known outside of their home country, interviewees should have made substantial contributions to the field. Interviews of scholars, activists, and leaders who have done work relevant to special issues of the journal are also encouraged. Interviews should generally be between 2,000 to 3,000 words and should include full references as appropriate.

Prospective authors may send an e-mail to mpbell@uta.edu if there are questions about Professional Insights.

Myrtle P. Bell