1/4 Sitting around wondering how much of this diverse congress is just an example of the Glass Cliff 2.0 concept — google.com/amp/s/www.vox.…
2/4 I often wonder how many PoC are brought in at peaks of stability vs. points where an org is trying to fight decline (pursuing shallow staffing changes in place of ethical practices). I wonder about this in LIS where funding has declined/become tied to capitalist value models
3/4 (ex: lower public funding & increasingly corporate, profit driven funding models in higher ed). There are lots of reasons PoC leave the field, but I also wonder how much is related to LIS’ (in)stability as a profession overall. How many PoC are being brought in to stabilize
4/4 sinking ships by providing the appearance of change, but are really given a cup and told to scoop out the waves of water as they flood in?
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1) Tip: whenever I come across a dialog that implicates my complicity in oppressive structures (colorism, for example), I don’t share my feelings. I stay quiet & listen to those who are impacted speak...permanently. Even when invited into the dialog, I simply cite what those...
2) who are impacted have said. There is no reason for my voice to enter the chat. If I am checked for unwittingly engaging in problematic behavior, I listen, clarify, ask what the preferred way to rectify the situation is, & resume listening. If asked to speak on the topic...
3) I acknowledge the dialog exists, that I’m aware of its leaders/participants, & redirect accordingly. What’s my point w/all of this? You aren’t listening to become a specialist, or even to offer help. You’re listening to learn where your lane is & how to stay in it.