Researchers from different fields frequently draw attention to prejudice, discrimination, and contested meanings in their work by utilizing feminist theory. In this vein, the purpose of this work is to contribute to the debate on the interaction between feminist economics (FE) and feminist accounting (FA) in order to understand whether there are openings towards possible change. Although there have only been a few uses of feminist theory in accounting, academics are likely aware of it. Our study in this field aims to change these issues not only to bring them to light, drawing from wondering if the theory of the firm underpinning the IR (Integrated Reporting) framework responds to the criticisms labeled by FE and FA and helps lessen global inequality and ecological emergencies. The research question is: “Does the theory of the firm underpinning the IR framework respond to the criticisms labeled by FE and FA in dialogue while contributing to reducing world inequalities and ecological emergencies?” A multi-method investigation was carried out, using both deductive and inductive approaches. The research design encompasses both the literature analysis about the connection between FE and FA and the theory of the firm at the core of IR, and the empirical analysis of the content of the 2020 integrated reports released by 21 companies active in the chemical/pharmaceutical sector, and taken from, the IR website. Findings reveal the “weakness” of IR in becoming an engine for effective change - albeit with some exceptions - and a substantial persistence of the status quo compared to the mainstream.

Ricercatori provenienti da diversi campi attirano spesso l’attenzione su pregiudizi, discriminazioni e significati contestati nel loro lavoro utilizzando la teoria femminista. In quest’ottica, lo scopo di questo lavoro è quello di contribuire al dibattito sulla interazione tra economia femminista (FE) e contabilità femminista (FA) per capire se esiste sono aperture verso un possibile cambiamento. Sebbene ci siano stati solo pochi usi della teoria femminista in contabilità, probabilmente gli accademici ne sono consapevoli. Il nostro studio in questo campo mira a cambiare queste questioni non solo per portarle alla luce, partendo dalla domanda se la teoria dell'impresa alla base del framework IR (Integrated Reporting) risponda alle critiche etichettate da FE e FA e aiuta a ridurre la disuguaglianza globale e le emergenze ecologiche. La ricerca La domanda è: “La teoria dell’impresa alla base del quadro IR risponde alle critiche etichettate da FE e l’FA in dialogo contribuendo nel contempo a ridurre le disuguaglianze mondiali e le emergenze ecologiche?” L’indagine è stata condotta utilizzando sia approcci deduttivi che induttivi. Il disegno di ricerca comprende sia l’analisi della letteratura sul collegamento tra FE e FA sia la teoria dell’impresa alla base dell’IR, e l’analisi empirica del contenuto dei report integrati 2020 rilasciati da 21 aziende attive nel settore chimico/farmaceutico e tratto dal sito IR. I risultati rivelano la “debolezza” dell’IR nel divenire un motore per un cambiamento effettivo – pur con alcune eccezioni – e una sostanziale persistenza dello status quo rispetto al mainstream. ​

Feminist Economics and Feminist Accounting in Dialogue: The Contribution to World Inequalities and Ecological Emergencies / Baldarelli, Maria-Gabriella; Cosentino, Antonietta; Baldo, Mara Del; Magistro, Angela. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT. - ISSN 1833-8119. - ELETTRONICO. - 18:6(2023), pp. 49549.202-49549.221. [10.5539/ijbm.v18n6p202]

Feminist Economics and Feminist Accounting in Dialogue: The Contribution to World Inequalities and Ecological Emergencies

Baldarelli, Maria-Gabriella
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2023

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Researchers from different fields frequently draw attention to prejudice, discrimination, and contested meanings in their work by utilizing feminist theory. In this vein, the purpose of this work is to contribute to the debate on the interaction between feminist economics (FE) and feminist accounting (FA) in order to understand whether there are openings towards possible change. Although there have only been a few uses of feminist theory in accounting, academics are likely aware of it. Our study in this field aims to change these issues not only to bring them to light, drawing from wondering if the theory of the firm underpinning the IR (Integrated Reporting) framework responds to the criticisms labeled by FE and FA and helps lessen global inequality and ecological emergencies. The research question is: “Does the theory of the firm underpinning the IR framework respond to the criticisms labeled by FE and FA in dialogue while contributing to reducing world inequalities and ecological emergencies?” A multi-method investigation was carried out, using both deductive and inductive approaches. The research design encompasses both the literature analysis about the connection between FE and FA and the theory of the firm at the core of IR, and the empirical analysis of the content of the 2020 integrated reports released by 21 companies active in the chemical/pharmaceutical sector, and taken from, the IR website. Findings reveal the “weakness” of IR in becoming an engine for effective change - albeit with some exceptions - and a substantial persistence of the status quo compared to the mainstream.
2023
Feminist Economics and Feminist Accounting in Dialogue: The Contribution to World Inequalities and Ecological Emergencies / Baldarelli, Maria-Gabriella; Cosentino, Antonietta; Baldo, Mara Del; Magistro, Angela. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT. - ISSN 1833-8119. - ELETTRONICO. - 18:6(2023), pp. 49549.202-49549.221. [10.5539/ijbm.v18n6p202]
Baldarelli, Maria-Gabriella; Cosentino, Antonietta; Baldo, Mara Del; Magistro, Angela
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