Social Dominance Theory and Indigenous Professionals’ in the Settler Workplace

Within professional settings, individuals with a high Social Dominance Orientation may consciously or unconsciously exhibit behaviors that reinforce their group’s dominance. This can manifest through practices that promote in-group favoritism, exclusive networking circles, or the perpetuation of organizational norms that prioritize the values and working styles of the majority group (Sidanius & Pratto, 1999). These behaviors contribute to maintaining the status quo and can intensify feelings of marginalization among Indigenous professionals.