Black Hair at Work and Respectability Politics With Ashlei Spivey
Respectability politics are when marginalized groups are expected to adhere to appearance or behavior expectations set by the majority, one example being expectations around Black hair at work.
In this episode, we’re talking to Ashlei Spivey — who is a social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and ecosystem builder — about the dangers of respectability politics and what employees and companies can do about them.
