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The Accent Ceiling: Intersections of Non-Native Accents and Gender in Leadership Experiences of Women

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Abstract

Women with non-native accents face difficulties being perceived as having the knowledge and skills needed for promotions into leadership positions. While women already face gender bias, epistemic injustice because of their accents adds to their unjust treatment. We urge management to explore the realities of epistemic injustices and to actively look for their unconscious prejudices that lead to injustices for women with accents. We provide recommendations on how managers can create fair and inclusive leadership for women with non-native accents by adding an intersectional and epistemic injustice lens to the glass ceiling phenomenon.

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Author(s): Kalra K, Viktora-Jones M, Augustin TJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: AIB Insights

Year: 2025

Volume: 25

Issue: 2

Online publication date: 31/03/2025

Acceptance date: 16/03/2025

Date deposited: 01/04/2025

ISSN (print): 1938-9604

Publisher: Academy of International Business

URL: https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.133651

DOI: 10.46697/001c.133651

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