Resisting the Myths of Professionalism
Janet Cobb, CFRE, CNP |
TEDxLenoxVillage
• March 2021
Full Talk Title: Resisting the Myths of Professionalism: Rooting Out Racism & Misogyny
Resisting the Myths of Professionalism – and how these myths are rooted in and perpetuate misogyny and racism. Or, put another way, “Why I’m presenting a TEDx talk wearing a grey hoodie, with grey hair and no makeup, and without a fancy bookshelf filled with scholarly books behind me.” The presentation will focus primarily on how an expectation to "appear and act professional" is misogynist and racist - and invite the audience to join the resistance, suggesting practical steps to challenge the status quo.