Historically gossip has been vilified as tainted talk, something to be avoided or sanctioned. Women鈥檚 gossipy conversations were seen as idle talk at best and witchcraft at worst. Conversely, in Austen鈥檚 novels gossip was a plot device and seen as literature. Now it is emerging as a topic worthy of serious scholarship in the social sciences.
This talk will draw upon material from Dr Kathryn Waddington's book Gossip, organization and work: a research overview to illustrate its role in promoting psychologically safe 鈥榮peak up鈥� cultures in the workplace, and creating new pathways to knowledge.
About the speakers
Dr Kathryn Waddington,聽Emerita Fellow in Psychology, University of Westminster.
Booking information
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This event has been organised by the West of England and South Wales committee.
Venue information
This event will be held at BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN.
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