The Role of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in Addressing the Gender Pay Gap at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Alfred Akakpo

doi:10.4018/979-8-3373-6345-5.ch009

The Role of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in Addressing the Gender Pay Gap at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Alfred Akakpo^*

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Abstract

This book chapter examines the gender pay gap at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a public media house in the United Kingdom (UK). It explores how diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives can address this disparity. Despite progress made in recent years, the BBC continues to have a gender pay gap favouring men. The case study examines the role of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in challenging gender stereotypes, increasing female representation in leadership roles, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. It highlights the importance of a comprehensive and sustained approach to implementing D&I initiatives to address the gender pay gap at the BBC.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Bridging the Leadership Gap: Policies and Workplace Equality
Editors	Cynthia M. Montaudon-Tomas, Ingrid N. Pinto-Lopez
Place of Publication	US
Publisher	IGI Global
Chapter	9
Pages	285-316
Number of pages	32
ISBN (Electronic)	9798337363479
ISBN (Print)	9798337363455, 9798337363462
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-6345-5.ch009
Publication status	Published - 31 Jul 2025

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Name	Bridging the Leadership Gap
Publisher	IGI Global Scientific Publishing

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality

Keywords

Gender pay disparities
Gender initiatives
Gender stereotype
Gender diversity
Gender inclusion
Female representation
Public media house
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Bridging the Leadership Gap: Policies and Workplace Equality . ed. / Cynthia M. Montaudon-Tomas; Ingrid N. Pinto-Lopez. US: IGI Global, 2025. p. 285-316 (Bridging the Leadership Gap).

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The Role of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in Addressing the Gender Pay Gap at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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