What is codeswitching and how does it affect the everyday realities of employees at work and on campus? In this interactive discussion, we will consider the experiences of Black employees and members of other marginalized, devalued, and underrepresented groups to define codeswitching. We’ll identify the cultural norms and specific situations that create pressure for individuals to codeswitch and unpack how codeswitching reflects and reinforces whiteness as the normal and dominant culture in the workplace.

Through naming and dissecting the causes and consequences of codeswitching, we will develop a path for organizations to create inclusive environments where everyone can be themselves.
  • How and why marginalized groups often codeswitch in the workplace and on campus
  • The psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional consequences of codeswitching for ---Black people and other people of color.
  • How organizational/workplace cultures create pressure for marginalized people to codeswitch
  • Possible strategies to mitigate the need for codeswitching

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