The Myth of Bureaucratic Neutrality: An Examination of Merit and Representation Humphrey Nicole
The Myth of Bureaucratic Neutrality: An Examination of Merit and Representation Humphrey Nicole In a system discredited by political corruption, the notion of 'bureaucratic neutrality' was presented…
Specifikacia The Myth of Bureaucratic Neutrality: An Examination of Merit and Representation Humphrey Nicole
The Myth of Bureaucratic Neutrality: An Examination of Merit and Representation Humphrey Nicole
In a system discredited by political corruption, the notion of 'bureaucratic neutrality' was presented during the Progressive era as strategy to restore legitimacy in government. This book argues that neutrality is a myth that has been used as a means to oppress marginalized communities, largely disconnected from its origins within the field of public administration. However, bureaucratic neutrality also served as a barrier to equity in government.
A historical perspective of how the field has understood race and gender demonstrates how it has centered whiteness, masculinity, and heteronormativity in research and administrative practices, mistaking them for neutrality in public service.Using a historically grounded positionality approach, the authors trace the myth of bureaucratic neutrality back to its origins and highlight how it has institutionalized inequity, both legally
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