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Diversity and Inclusion in Latin American and Caribbean Workplaces

Experiences, Opportunities, and Challenges

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Editors:
  1. Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino

    1. Director of Business Development and Community Relations, Bryant & Stratton College, North Chesterfield, USA

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  2. Ronald R. Rojas

    1. St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach, USA

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  • First scholarly study in English on diversity in this heterogeneous region
  • Creates awareness of regional issues that can impact the successful operations of global/multinational corporations and organizations that have customers and suppliers in this part of the world
  • Expands the discussion of diversity and inclusion to a regional perspective while arguing that D&I approaches from the US would be less effective in Latin America

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Introduction

    • Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino
    Pages 1-8

  3. Diversity and Inclusion: The LA&C Region

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
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    2. Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship: A Latin American and Caribbean Perspective

      • Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino
      Pages 11-25

    3. Cultural Influences of Latin American and Caribbean Perceptions on Inclusion and Diversity

      • Ronald R. Rojas
      Pages 27-63

    4. Women Entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): The LAC Difference

      • Keri L. Heitner
      Pages 65-86

    5. Workforce Diversity in Ports: The Global and the LAC Perspectives

      • Michael C. Ircha, Stéphane Morency
      Pages 87-111

    6. Case Studies on the Effects of Toxic Leadership on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Within the Latin American and Caribbean Regions

      • Felix Santiago
      Pages 113-127

    7. Life in the Margins: Harsh Reality and Challenges for the Transgender and Gender Diverse Workforce in Latin America and the Caribbean

      • Gary Howell, Natalia Andino-Rivera, Meagan Scott
      Pages 129-140

  4. Diversity and Inclusion: LA&C Countries

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 141-141
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    2. Bridging the Technical and Vocational Skills Gap in the Bahamas: The Role of Gender Diversity in the Trades

      • Robert W. Robertson
      Pages 143-155

    3. Relating Gender Diversity in Top Management Positions and Innovation: Evidence from Seven Countries in Latin America

      • Merlin Patricia Grueso-Hinestroza, Concha Antón-Rubio
      Pages 157-165

    4. Striving for Equity in the Educational System: A Brazilian Case Study

      • Margaret Huntingford Vianna
      Pages 167-174

    5. Managing Disabled Inclusion Within the Colombian Workplace

      • Leonor Yaneth Goe Rojas Hernandez, Yury Arenis Olarte Arias, Adriana Milena Pachón, Maria Cristina Vargas Chaparro, Gloria Isabel Bermúdez
      Pages 175-196

    6. Assessing Diversity Across Cultures: A US-Hispanic Perspective

      • Nilda M. Seda-Cuevas, Ronald R. Rojas
      Pages 197-214

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 215-218
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About this book

This book explores the workplace experiences, opportunities, and challenges that emerge from the nuances of diversity and inclusion dynamics in Latin American and Caribbean countries. While the first part of the book addresses emerging frameworks on diversity and inclusion in Latin America by examining the effects of history, traditions, and cultural differences, the second part offers case studies of country-specific actualities. The authors highlight that despite the many shared cultural aspects of the region, it is not homogeneous and there are significant differences from place to place. It follows then that a variety of cultural differences implies a variety of approaches to workplace values, and more specifically, to the understanding of diversity and inclusion. Examining topics such as gender identity, disability, and racial gaps in countries throughout the region, this book offers scholars a fresh perspective on an emerging region.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Director of Business Development and Community Relations, Bryant & Stratton College, North Chesterfield, USA

    Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino

  • St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach, USA

    Ronald R. Rojas

About the editors

Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino is Executive Director of the Center for Professional Studies and Continuing Education at the United States Sports Academy, USA.



Ronald R. Rojas is Managing Director of the PRISM Leadership Consulting Group and Adjunct Instructor at St Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, USA.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Diversity and Inclusion in Latin American and Caribbean Workplaces

  • Book Subtitle: Experiences, Opportunities, and Challenges

  • Editors: Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino, Ronald R. Rojas

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35419-0

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG, part of Springer Nature 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-35418-3Published: 01 April 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-35421-3Published: 01 April 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-35419-0Published: 31 March 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 218

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Diversity Management/Women in Business, Emerging Markets/Globalization, Cross-Cultural Management, Business Strategy/Leadership

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