Welcome to the 233rd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In our last episode, we introduced the topic of white dominant norms and their significance.
This week, we will expand upon that foundation by offering a detailed guide on how to discern and identify these prevailing norms in various contexts.
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In today’s show on Identifying white Dominant Norms
- About my TEDx Wolverhampton talk. [00:49]
- Explaining what white dominant norms entail. [01:38]
- Methods for measuring and assessing white dominant norms. [02:19]
- Discussing an email I received that exemplifies white dominant norms. [12:30]
- Reflecting on my emotional response to the email. [15:34]
Quotes on Identifying white Dominant Norms
- It’s a work-based community and sharing is viewed as weak.
- Politeness is valued over genuine honesty.
- Useful feedback is often not provided promptly.
- There’s also superiority to the written word.
- Focus is placed on protecting power instead of addressing harms.
Resources on Identifying white Dominant Norms
- Episode #233 What are white Dominant Norms?
- Listen to Episode #47 How Leadership and Culture Combine
- Episode #189 Ensuring People’s Rights at Work
- Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-book here
- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
- The PDF for more information on white Dominant Norms
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