As many of us are settling into new places of work, we are also learning to adapt to the various expectations these new jobs bring with them. Many of these expectations/policies are vital for staying physically safe … while others … appear to be more remnant of colonial practices of oppression.
Here are a few examples on what this can mean for different groups of people:
The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work (15:30)
At tailored history of who wears what (11:00)
Cheyenne Cochrane: A celebration of natural hair – (13:52)
The Official CROWN Act
The Bias of ‘Professionalism’ Standards (SSIR)
https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_bias_of_professionalism_standards#
Workplace professionalism is a construct rooted in white supremacy
https://thetempest.co/2021/07/19/now-beyond/workplace-professionalism-is-a-construct/
WCVM DIVERSE 