On this episode of the show, Amanda Bates of NCSU drops by to discuss the challenges associated with the concept of professionalism. We will talk about how race, gender, age, and social media shape our interpretations of what is “professional,” as well as the inherent expectations of assimilation embedded in the construct.

Professionalism as a Social Construct: The Evolution of a Concept

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4857502/

Do Your Diversity Initiatives Promote Assimilation Over Inclusion?

https://hbr.org/2022/02/do-your-diversity-initiatives-promote-assimilation-over-inclusion