I can see that this article really touched a nerve! I was more intending to endorse the general idea of mindfulness about what's in the frame, rather than the specific recommendations.
I have a conflicted relationship with "professionalism" and presentation myself. It took me a painfully long time to realize it matters, especially as a woman, and not just on the job. I get treated better at doctor's appointments if I take some care with how I dress. It shouldn't be that way, but it is.
So, while I agree that professionalism is often code for classism and racism, it's still useful to pay attention to it, and that's why I linked the article.
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Date: 2020-08-23 08:26 pm (UTC)I have a conflicted relationship with "professionalism" and presentation myself. It took me a painfully long time to realize it matters, especially as a woman, and not just on the job. I get treated better at doctor's appointments if I take some care with how I dress. It shouldn't be that way, but it is.
So, while I agree that professionalism is often code for classism and racism, it's still useful to pay attention to it, and that's why I linked the article.