Systemic Bias, Psychological Safety and Professional Outcomes for Indian Women in the United Kingdom

Abstract

This study attempts to understand the impact of systemic bias on the professional outcomes of Indian women working in the United Kingdom, exploring their perspectives and experiences with implications on psychological safety. Individuals from marginalised backgrounds experience underrepresentation and often have their employment prospects hampered due to their ethnic background. Despite emerging workplace diversity, an environment with strong decision-making and problem-solving regarding professional conduct needs to be more cohesive. This paper particularly attempts to understand how systemic bias affects the professional outcomes of Indian women, affecting their psychological safety. The study is an attempt to gauge their experiences while understanding the functionality of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their workplaces in the United Kingdom. Further research is required to garner the perspectives of individuals of Indian or South Asian origin, with varied citizenship status and gender differences, working in the United Kingdom, who might reflect slightly distinct views.