Disrupting Patterns of Oppression in the Workplace with Dr. Maxine Davis

11/02/21 • 48 min

Are you guilty of performative allyship? Today’s guest, Dr. Maxine Davis, a scholar, activist, and author, breaks down the pitfalls of performative allyship and how even well-meaning professionals can perpetuate oppression and social harms in the workplace. In early 2021, Dr. Davis authored an article in Nature Human Behavior, Anti-black practices take heavy toll on mental health. We chat about Dr. Davis’s own experiences with anti-black practices in the workplace and recommendations for a more inclusive workplace.

Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc046.

Topics Covered:

Defining cultural appropriation and how it shows up in the workplace
How cultural appropriation causes harm
Distinguishing cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation
Defining performative allyship and how it shows up at work
Tips for moving beyond performative allyship
How professionals in helping professions can perpetuate oppression and social harms
Finding a mental health therapist/social worker
How to hold organizations accountable to move beyond performative allyship
Dr. Davis’s experience with anti-black practices in academia
Why it’s difficult for some to talk about race and interrogate their practices
How institutions can address anti-Black practices

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11/02/21 • 48 min

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