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Skip to content THE SOURCE Close TopicsTopics Arts & Culture Business & Entrepreneurship Campus & Community Humanities & Society Medicine & Health Science & Technology SchoolsSchools Arts & Sciences Brown School McKelvey School of Engineering Olin Business School Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts School of Continuing & Professional Studies School of Law School of Medicine PublicationsPublications Newsroom The Record Washington Magazine Search Menu Search for: Search Close NEWSROOM Sections Find an Expert Media Resources Newsroom Stories Perspectives WashU Experts WashU in the News Wingfield&＃8217;s &＃8216;Gray Areas&＃8217; provides road map for dismantling workplace disparities By Sara Savat January 18, 2024 SHARE The economic and social upheaval created by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 murder of George Floyd forced a corporate reckoning. In response, many companies made bold pledges to address persistent inequities in hiring, pay and advancement opportunities for Black workers. In her most recent book, “Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism & What We Can Do to Fix It,” renowned Washington University in St. Louis sociologist Adia Harvey Wingfield reveals why racial inequality persists despite such efforts, and those that came before it, and offers practical insights and recommendations for both individuals and organizations seeking to create more inclusive work environments. Drawing on her extensive research and interviews with more than 200 Black workers over the last decade, Wingfield, the Mary Tileston Hemenway Professor and vice dean of faculty development and diversity in Arts & Sciences, dissects the complex dynamics that define what she calls the “gray areas” within workplaces. “Gray areas are the relationships, networks and cultural dynamics that are integral to companies and employees — today more than ever,” said Wingfield, an expert on race, class and gender inequality in the workplace. “They determine how we learn about potential jobs, who gets serious consideration for them, how their performance is evaluated, how we advance and more. “Too often, companies elevate diversity as a concept but overlook the organizational culture and internal processes that disadvantage Black workers. “This is where we can move the needle, though. In identifying and addressing these gray areas, we have the greatest opportunity to transform our workplaces into environments that truly serve all employees.”   Wingfield’s recommendations span leadership practices, organizational policies and interpersonal strategies, providing a road map for fostering equity within workplaces and addressing the gray areas head-on. These remedies include: Rethinking hiring practices Shifting organizational cultures to centralize Black employees&＃8217; experience Establishing clear pathways to move capable Black candidates into leadership roles By weaving real-world examples into her analysis, Wingfield brings to light the lived experiences of Black employees across industries in a way that is accessible and relatable. She encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences and biases and offers a deeper understanding of the subtle, often unseen, forces at play within the workplace. SHARE Media Contact  Sara Savat FEATURED WASHU EXPERTS Adia Harvey WingfieldProfessor of Sociology TopicsDisparityHumanities & SocietySociology Schools Arts & SciencesRead more stories from Arts & SciencesVisit Arts & Sciences Leave a Comment Comments and respectful dialogue are encouraged, but content will be moderated. Please, no personal attacks, obscenity or profanity, selling of commercial products, or endorsements of political candidates or positions. We reserve the right to remove any inappropriate comments. We also cannot address individual medical concerns or provide medical advice in this forum. You Might Also Like Following COVID-19, US society at an inflection point November 18, 2021 Published In Newsroom Stories St. Louis online rental market reflects biases, neighborhood stigma, study finds November 14, 2023 Published In Newsroom Stories Rescuing adventure October 16, 2023 Published In Washington Magazine Latest from the Newsroom Recent Stories Reframing voting as ‘duty to others’ key to increasing engagement, turnout Modifying homes for stroke survivors saves lives, extends independence Book explores consequences of political conversations WashU Experts Ten Commandments display probably not legal Social workers key to psychedelic-assisted therapies DeFake tool protects voice recordings from cybercriminals WashU in the News NFL faces ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit: Here’s what’s at stake for the league Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Yanna Krupnikov The brain has a waste removal system and scientists are figuring out how it works Publications Washington Magazine Newsroom Record Explore Bookshelf Video Gallery Connect Media Resources Contact Facebook Instagram ©2024 Washington University in St. Louis Go back to top