'To tell or not to tell?' Managing a concealable identity in the workplace

Flett R20122012Vulnerable Groups and Inclusion, 2012, 3 pp. 1 - 92000-8023https://hdl.handle.net/10179/5572The management of identities, particularly stigmatized identities, represents considerable challenge. This article considers some of the issues around the decision to conceal or reveal a stigmatized or potentially stigmatizing identity. The potential consequences of ‘‘telling or not telling’’ are examined. There is a need for all individuals to monitor behaviours, attitudes, systems and structures that convey disrespect, discrimination, and derogation towards those with a stigmatized identity (concealed or otherwise).1-Sepenidentitystigmaworkplacedisclosuretheory'To tell or not to tell?' Managing a concealable identity in the workplaceJournal article10.3402/vgi.v3i0.161451882922000-80231608 Sociology