Had a great day where I learned a lot, but reality of being a #WOC, is that I had a good day in spite of racial microaggressions. [Thread]pic.twitter.com/9JzWTl4r8T
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Replying to @OtherSociology
In a room full of professionals, 2 White women, in completely different conversations made fun of my name.
"I'll never be able to say it!"pic.twitter.com/dsa0Jvd0TU30 replies 32 retweets 84 likes -
Replying to @OtherSociology
I've had someone call this bonding, like we don't know it's establishing hierarchy.
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Replying to @helpmeskeletor
Bonding - right!
The fact is most WP don't interact with POC except in limited settings - usually POC are serving them. Hierarchy for sure1 reply 0 retweets 12 likes -
Replying to @OtherSociology
There's also the sly, constant implication that if you anglicise your name there's a place at the table.
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Replying to @helpmeskeletor
Yes. Extended family member pressured to take Anglo name as a kid (refused). 1 of my best friends swapped middle & first names b/c teachers
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Replying to @OtherSociology
I'd bump into pre-interview discriminatory hiring practices less, so that was a thing ...
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Yes. This. Racial bias is strong on CVs due to names.
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