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Exploring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Social Services: A Case Study

Singh, Kanwaldeep K.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1701508570238578

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2023, Doctor of Education , University of Dayton, Educational Administration.
Guided by cultural competency and inclusive leadership frameworks, the study aimed to explore the lack of effective Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) work in social services. A case study was conducted at one developmental disabilities’ organization, specifically. The study appropriately utilized participatory action research through a critical lens due to its emphasis on equity and justice. Ten interviews were conducted with participants to gain information regarding the organizational culture in an effort to address the lack of EDI. Led by the research question, the interviews revealed an overall lack of awareness, absence of leadership commitment, lack of value, and environmental concerns that create barriers in developing and sustaining effective EDI work. An action plan was devised to address these concerns.
Ricardo Garcia (Committee Chair)
Shantel Thomas (Committee Member)
Matthew Witenstein (Committee Member)
134 p.
Communication; Educational Leadership; Organization Theory; Organizational Behavior; Public Administration; Social Research; Systems Design
cultural competency; equity; diversity; inclusion; organizational culture; leadership

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  • Singh, K. K. (2023). Exploring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Social Services: A Case Study [Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1701508570238578

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Singh, Kanwaldeep. Exploring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Social Services: A Case Study. 2023. University of Dayton, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1701508570238578.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Singh, Kanwaldeep. "Exploring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Social Services: A Case Study." Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1701508570238578

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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