Voice and silence have been employed in
organizational studies to shed light on how
individuals and groups achieve representation and
exert meaningful communicative influence within
organizations. However, scholars have tended to
treat the two concepts separately, since voice has
been defined as the opposite of silence. On the
basis of a review of relevant literature and a case
study of African-American faculty and staff at Texas
A&M University, I argue for a re-conceptualization
of voice and silence as thoroughly interrelated and
intertwined forms of strategic and communicative
interaction which denote either expressing or
withholding ideas, opinions or aspects of identity
in an active, purposeful and relational manner.
Voice and silence presuppose each other and social
actors present both voice and silence because they
deal with multiple issues and multiple levels at
different moments in time. Such a redefinition
provides conceptual benefits for future research,
and practical benefits for both organizations facing
diversity related problems, and minority groups
seeking representation and voice in organizational
settings.Feminism goes beyond advocating for women's rights and examines all aspects of life to identify oppressive elements. It recognizes women as a social category and aims for liberation, making it a political concept. Feminist literature reflects these values and includes any written piece that centers on the fight for women's equality. Throughout history, feminists have used diverse methods to express their perspectives. It is worth noting that men have also contributed to understanding women's wants and needs by exploring their thoughts and emotions. Upon close examination, it is clear that the slight variations present in feminist literature do not necessarily suggest that only women authored them. This suggests that being a feminist writer is not solely tied to gender. This book explores how male and female writers can be considered feminist authors.
