What I Wish More People Knew About Being a Coloured Professional
<p>As a <strong>coloured professional</strong>, there are profound insights and experiences that I wish more people understood. These perspectives originate from navigating the complex intersection of identity, work, and societal expectations. Let’s look at some of these crucial aspects:</p>
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<li><strong>Code-Switching and Emotional Labour</strong>:</li>
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<li><strong>Code-switching</strong> is a survival strategy for many people of colour in professional settings. It involves adjusting behaviour, language, and appearance to fit into predominantly white corporate cultures.</li>
<li>Imagine the emotional labour required to constantly toggle between different versions of yourself: one that aligns with your authentic identity and another that conforms to workplace norms.</li>
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