Abstract
Drawing on theories of stigma and dirty work, we examine topic and work selection as a form of career stigma management, one that interacts in interesting ways with stigmatised individual features and group membership. Utilising a qualitative semi-structured interview methodology (29 interviews), we examine how academic researchers successfully publish on stigmatised, yet valuable, research topics, and how they navigate the potential for negative career consequences for this work. Topic examples include diversity, gender, CSR, and LGBT issues. Interviews highlighted key motivations for studying and publishing on stigmatising yet meaningful research, the challenges associated with doing such work, and finally the career management strategies scholars utilised in building successful academic careers.
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