Equality, diversity and inclusion in intelligence studies

Bennett, Huw ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3325-3077 and Hillebrand, Claudia 2022. Equality, diversity and inclusion in intelligence studies. Dover, Robert, Dylan, Huw and Goodman, Michael, eds. A Research Agenda for Intelligence Studies and Government, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp. 35-48. (10.4337/9781800378803.00009)

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Abstract

By exploring the existing scholarly literature and key policy documents, this chapter considers how the EDI agenda has gradually opened up Intelligence Studies to vital new insights on how intelligence organisations are comprised and function. In this sense, questions about diversity are not merely interesting specialist concerns within the field, but essential for understanding the core business of these practitioner communities. The chapter begins where the greatest volume of research has so far been concentrated: on the histories of women in intelligence. It then looks at emerging writings on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in the intelligence community. Next the chapter describes the growing interest in the intersections between class and race. Finally, there is an analysis of strategies and initiatives developed to foster EDI within intelligence, and concludes with a brief discussion of challenges for future research.

Item Type:	Book Section
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Department of Politics and International Relations (POLIR)
Subjects:	J Political Science > JZ International relations
Publisher:	Edward Elgar
ISBN:	9781800378797
Last Modified:	19 May 2025 13:38
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/149415

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