Welcome to the 252nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month, we’re exploring the theme “Why Pushback?”This week, we’re turning our attention to a different form of pushback: the constant need for many of us to correct the pronunciation and spelling of our names. Leading to the phrase That’s Not My Name!
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In today’s show on That’s Not My Name!
- About my TEDx Talk. [00:43]
- Why correct name pronunciation is so important. [01:45]
- The impact of colonisation on linguisitic comfort. [04:44]
- Examples of name reclamation. [06:00]
- How you can handle name mispronunciation and call it out. [12:11]
Quotes on That’s Not My Name!
- Global Majority names usually have a very particular meaning and link to heritage.
- Many people know the meaning of their names and the weight they carry within their culture.
- We can’t all know every language, and that’s ok, but we need to learn how to pronounce people’s names correctly.
- Pronouncing people’s names correctly really matters if you really care about inclusion.
Resources on That’s Not My Name!
- Anpu’s Linktree
- Understanding the importance of name pronunciation
- Rajat Panwar’s HBR Article Why Getting Someone’s Name Right Matters
- Why I have decided to change my name from ‘Shappi’ back to ‘Shaparak’
- Episode #51 A Writer’s Journey With Mahsuda Snaith
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