Talk the Talk, But Walk the Walk? Female-Managed Firms and Greenwashing Behavior

Previous studies have examined gender differences in environmental disclosure and corporate environmental responsibility, which are elements used to measure greenwashing. However, little attention has been given to the impact of firm leaders’ gender on greenwashing. This study applies a logit econometric model to estimate the probability of being greenwashers for female-led firms compared to male-led firms, using a sample of 7,870 private firms from 28 countries. Our main results suggest that female-managed firms are not less likely to conduct greenwashing. This study also evaluates the impact on greenwashing of other determinants, such as access to finance, firm size, pollution degree, and region, and whether the gender gap in greenwashing is attributed to the primary drivers of greenwashing. Finally, we draw implications from this study on how to enhance the credibility of environmental initiatives for both female-led and male-led firms.publishedVersio

Talk the talk, walk the walk: Defining Critical Race Theory in research

Over the last decade there has been a noticeable growth in published works citing Critical Race Theory (CRT). This has led to a growth in interest in the UK of practical research projects utilising CRT as their framework. It is clear that research on 'race' is an emerging topic of study. What is less visible is a debate on how CRT is positioned in relation to methodic practice, substantive theory and epistemological underpinnings. The efficacy of categories of data gathering tools, both traditional and non-traditional is a discussion point here to explore the complexities underpinning decisions to advocate a CRT framework. Notwithstanding intersectional issues, a CRT methodology is recognisable by how philosophical, political and ethical questions are established and maintained in relation to racialised problematics. This paper examines these tensions in establishing CRT methodologies and explores some of the essential criteria for researchers to consider in utilising a CRT framework. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC

Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk: Defining Critical Race Theory in Research

This paper focuses on what constitutes a Critical Race Theory (CRT) methodology. Over the last decade there has been a noticeable growth in published works citing CRT in the UK. This has led to an increase in practical research projects utilising CRT as their framework. It is clear that research on ‘race’ is an emerging topic of study recently encapsulated by the work of Seidman (2004), Bulmer and Solomos (2004), Gunaratnam (2003), Denzin and Giardina (2006; 2007), Tuhiwai Smith (2006), and Denzin, Lincoln and TuhiwaiSmith (2008). What is less visible is a debate on how CRT is positioned in relation to the ‘nexus of methodic practice, substantive theory and epistemological underpinnings that is a methodology (Harvey 1990:1). These philosophical, ethical, and practical questions are initially considered here by examining the notions of ontology, epistemology and methodology before practical considerations of recognising, framing and applying CRT research methodologies are explored

JVM-hosted languages: They talk the talk, but do they walk the walk?

The rapid adoption of non-Java JVM languages is impressive: major international corporations are staking critical parts of their software infrastructure on components built from languages such as Scala and Clojure. However with the possible exception of Scala, there has been little academic consideration and characterization of these languages to date. In this paper, we examine four nonJava JVM languages and use exploratory data analysis techniques to investigate differences in their dynamic behavior compared to Java. We analyse a variety of programs and levels of behavior to draw distinctions between the different programming languages. We briefly discuss the implications of our findings for improving the performance of JIT compilation and garbage collection on the JVM platform

Walk and talk therapy: a pluralistic inquiry into practice, perceptions and client experiences in the UK

There has been increasing interest in recent years in the possibilities arising from conducting psychotherapy in outdoor settings. Walk and talk is a therapeutic activity that utilises the interactional effects of physical movement within in outdoor settings from the context of an intentional therapeutic relationship (Doucette, 2004; McKinney, 2011; Revell & McLeod, 2016, 2017). Research exploring the benefits and utility of walk and talk therapy is in its infancy, despite the growing number of therapists choosing to integrate this activity into their professional practice. The main aim of this research, is to explore the practice of walk and talk therapy from three different perspectives within a UK context. First, to explore experiences of therapists who integrate walk and talk into their professional practice. Second, to explore the perceptions of walk and talk held by potential clients of therapy. Third, to explore a client’s experience of participating in walk and talk. Methodological pluralism is employed to explore these multiple perspectives. Findings from therapists who participate in walk and talk with their clients, highlight some of the interactional mechanisms that are present within this therapeutic activity. Findings from the study of potential clients, contributes valuable understanding of potential barriers that may prevent individuals taking part in walk and talk therapy. Furthermore, findings indicate that individuals who have a strong environmental identity or who hold positive beliefs and attitudes about walking in outdoor environments, may be more likely to consider walk and talk as a useful therapeutic activity. Findings from a client’s experience shows how walk and talk can offer an opportunity for different types of therapeutic exploration that may be suited to individuals who respond to engaging in psychological processes through bodily movement or who prefer to be in outdoor settings. Recommendations for future research that would build upon these findings are suggested