/channels/taxonomy/term/30166/all en /channels/channels/news/idealizing-specific-body-types-workplace-causes-inequities-353820 <p>When you think of a shopping centre Santa Claus, a specific body type comes to mind: a bearded, rosy-cheeked, older, white man. In fact, many work in fields where their bodies are intentionally governed by organizational systems intent on shaping them into an idealized image of a worker, argues Assistant Professor of Strategy and Organization <a href="/desautels/rohini-jalan"><strong>Rohini Jalan</strong></a>. While all bodies are encouraged to undergo body work to conform, this affects different body types disproportionately.</p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:22:40 +0000 webfull 195964 at /channels