Working Inclusively and Redefining Social Valorization in the Globalized World: Activism, Research, Advocacy and the Disadvantaged

Forthcoming, Cockburn-Wootten, C. and Cockburn, T. (2017) Working inclusively and redefining social valorization in the globalized world: activism, research, advocacy and the disadvantaged in Oberoi, R. and Halsall, J. (Eds)(2017), Revisiting Globalization: From a Border-less to a Gated Globe

16 Pages Posted: 31 Oct 2017

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Cheryl Cockburn-Wootten

University of Waikato - Department of Management Communication

Tom Cockburn

Center for Dynamic Leadership Models in Global Business

Date Written: January 1, 2017

Abstract

Over the last few decades there has been growing worldwide legal recognition of human rights for people with disabilities. The global economy, the rise of social media and globalising digital technology have created and reinforced new expectations for access to economic opportunities as well as new forms of social citizenship (Cockburn, et al., 2007a/b, Szymanski, 2011, Smith and Cockburn, 2014). However, formal legal recognition in the UN and in the enactment of national laws has not always ensured adequate social inclusion, opportunities for work, careers or ‘voice’ for such groups within these same societies in which the legislation has been enacted. That is, the practical requirements as well as the changes in cultural attitudes in workplaces have lagged behind the legislative changes. This is a result of the unchallenged operation of latent power, which has ‘normalized’ the devaluation of disabled people in society. Their subordinate position has led to patronage relationships between disabled communities and public authorities and international organizations. Nye (2013) asserted:

“World leaders have not yet figured out how to reconcile the moral conviction that all people are equal with the simple fact that all countries are not. “

We review the literature on inclusivity and discuss key principles of social valorization, concepts and practices as they relate to an innovative case study of a project aiming to ‘make a positive difference’ for marginalized groups in New Zealand. The project is based in the University of Waikato and was co-founded by the first author.

Suggested Citation

Cockburn-Wootten, Cheryl and Cockburn, Tom, Working Inclusively and Redefining Social Valorization in the Globalized World: Activism, Research, Advocacy and the Disadvantaged (January 1, 2017). Forthcoming, Cockburn-Wootten, C. and Cockburn, T. (2017) Working inclusively and redefining social valorization in the globalized world: activism, research, advocacy and the disadvantaged in Oberoi, R. and Halsall, J. (Eds)(2017), Revisiting Globalization: From a Border-less to a Gated Globe , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3061043

Cheryl Cockburn-Wootten

University of Waikato - Department of Management Communication ( email )

Hamilton
New Zealand

Tom Cockburn (Contact Author)

Center for Dynamic Leadership Models in Global Business ( email )

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