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Applying Intersectionality in Organizations: Inequality Markers, Cultural Scripts and Advancement Practices in a Professional Service Firm

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  • Evangelina Holvino
  • Joyce K. Fletcher
  • Stella M. Nkomo
  • Mayra Ruiz Castro
  • Evangelina Holvino

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  • Jenny Rodriguez & Evangelina Holvino & Joyce K. Fletcher & Stella M. Nkomo & Mayra Ruiz Castro & Evangelina Holvino, 2016. "Applying Intersectionality in Organizations: Inequality Markers, Cultural Scripts and Advancement Practices in a Professional Service Firm," Gender, Work and Organization, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 23(3), pages 328-347, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:gender:v:23:y:2016:i:3:p:328-347
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