Challenging the Racial Aesthetics of Employability
Vijay Ramjattan, PhD
Whether it is through how they look, sound, or behave more generally, the aesthetic qualities of jobseekers are deemed an important factor in determining their employability. While the aesthetic requirements for work might seem neutral, they are often based on white cultural norms that uphold racism in the job market. Drawing on the example of accent and communication skills, this presentation encourages career development practitioners to both recognize and challenge the racial aesthetics of employability in their practice. Such challenging means shifting the focus from the “deficiencies” of the jobseeker to wider systems of oppression.
Thu, September 17, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDT
Location: Online
Whether it is through how they look, sound, or behave more generally, the aesthetic qualities of jobseekers are deemed an important factor in determining their employability. While the aesthetic requirements for work might seem neutral, they are often based on white cultural norms that uphold racism in the job market. Drawing on the example of accent and communication skills, this presentation encourages career development practitioners to both recognize and challenge the racial aesthetics of employability in their practice. Such challenging means shifting the focus from the “deficiencies” of the jobseeker to wider systems of oppression.
Thu, September 17, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDT
Location: Online
Let's Get to Work 2020
Friday, November 6, 2020
The Let's Get to Work Conference is Manitoba's only Career Development focused event dedicated to demographics, research, and current labour market trends.
The Let's Get to Work Conference is Manitoba's only Career Development focused event dedicated to demographics, research, and current labour market trends.
Cannexus 2021
MACD members get discounted rates to attend Cannexus, as members of a supporting organization.
Prices for MACD Members:
Gratitude Rate, July 22 - September 9: $214
Early Bird, September 10 - November 12: $248
Final, November 13 - January 24: $281
Prices for MACD Members:
Gratitude Rate, July 22 - September 9: $214
Early Bird, September 10 - November 12: $248
Final, November 13 - January 24: $281