Uncovering Bias: HR Dilemmas and DEI Solutions

Welcome again to "The Pigment Paradox," where we navigate the complexities and realities of colorism against women in Indian workplaces. We heard about the challenges faced by employees in the last podcast but in this episode, let's hear the perspective of HR managers and their challenges in solving this issue. We will also hear from a few professionals working in the space of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, also known as DEI about their view on colorism and whether it is even an issue to be solved for under the DEI realm.

What is Pigment Paradox: A podcast on colourism in India and beyond?

BMO GATE MBA Fellow Nishtha Taneja tackles the tough topic of colourism in the workplace and beyond. Lighter skin tones often receive preferential treatment, while darker skin tones face discrimination. This bias exists across various racial and ethnic communities and influences important areas such as employment, housing, and social interactions.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org