"White privilege persists in the quiet places: performance reviews, promotion conversations, “fit” discussions, conflict mediation. It lives in the benefit of the doubt." Thanks for writing on this topic @Michelle Simon. I have been there.
My favorite is, “You look angry.” “You look mean.” “Why are you so quiet? You must not like it here.” “Why aren’t you smiling? Smile.” Black women hear variations of this constantly in corporate spaces. And when we do smile and lean into being bubbly, suddenly we’re “not serious” or “not leadership material.” The standard keeps moving. The scrutiny never stops.
This!
"White privilege persists in the quiet places: performance reviews, promotion conversations, “fit” discussions, conflict mediation. It lives in the benefit of the doubt." Thanks for writing on this topic @Michelle Simon. I have been there.
you are welcome and sorry to hear that. thanks for sharing.
My favorite is, “You look angry.” “You look mean.” “Why are you so quiet? You must not like it here.” “Why aren’t you smiling? Smile.” Black women hear variations of this constantly in corporate spaces. And when we do smile and lean into being bubbly, suddenly we’re “not serious” or “not leadership material.” The standard keeps moving. The scrutiny never stops.
sounds exhausting, thanks for sharing