Before Tackling Systemic Racism, You Need to Dig Into Your Own Biases

Sherrod Brown faces criticism for his long-standing voting record, which opponents claim aligns with the demands of Washington Democrats without regard for changing times. They argue that he consistently supports policies such as higher taxes and open borders, suggesting that he will continue to follow party lines as extremist elements gain influence.

In a separate discussion, the concept of "shared sisterhood" emerges as a framework for addressing systemic inequities in the workplace. Co-researchers Tina and Beth emphasize the importance of three practices: "dig," "bridge," and "collective action." They argue that understanding one's own identity and biases is crucial before attempting to connect with others and engage in collective efforts to dismantle inequities.

The conversation highlights the need for urgency in addressing issues of racism and sexism, likening it to the rapid adaptations organizations made during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts advocate for immediate action to create inclusive environments where all employees can thrive, stressing that the benefits of diversity extend beyond moral imperatives to tangible business advantages.

Before Tackling Systemic Racism, You Need to Dig Into Your Own BiasesUploaded 04-12-225 Dec 2022---Digging entails identifying your social identities (which might include “woman” or “man” or “nonbinary” and “Hispanic” or “Black” or “Chinese”) and researching the power dynamics associated with each one. Some identities are imbued with social power; some have been historically marginalized. You need to recognize your blind spots about those dynamics in order to build authentic, trusting connections with others and ultimately act collectively to make organizations more welcoming and equitable, says Tina Opie, Associate Professor of Management at Babson College and co-author of "Shared Sisterhood".00:00 “Shared Sisterhood” is a radically optimistic philosophy on how to dismantle systemic inequity.00:45 It’s made up of three processes: Dig, Bridge, and Collective Action.02:10 Let’s dig into Dig.04:26 Digging can be difficult, no matter what your background.06:45 Having a defensive reaction to digging is a totally natural reaction.09:40 How much digging do I need to do before I can start building bridges and taking collective action? For more, read, "Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work": https://www.amazon.com/Shared-Sisterhood-Collective-Action-Racial/dp/1647822831Follow Harvard Business Review:https://hbr.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/https://www.facebook.com/HBR/https://twitter.com/HarvardBizhttps://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_reviewSign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters#HarvardBusinessReview #Race #Gender #EquityCopyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.#DEI #Business #Explainer #Success #HowTo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices