Marlette Jackson and Erin Dowell: Are you guilty of woke-washing?

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Erin Dowell, JD, and Marlette Jackson, PhD join Erica to discuss woke washing (“appropriating the language of social activism for marketing purposes”), allyship, advocacy for corporate gain, implicit bias, and the concept of cancel culture. Erin and Marlette ask a series of questions throughout the episode that can help you do a culture audit of your organization at a deeper level.

About Erin and Marlette:

Marlette Jackson, PhD, is an equity and inclusion scholar, practitioner, and consultant who currently serves as the Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at UT Southwestern Medical Center. In this role, Marlette oversees the institution’s strategic approach to promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Erin Dowell, JD, is an equity and inclusion practitioner, investigator, and consultant. Erin advances organizational cultures of diversity, equity, and inclusion by developing policy, outreach, and education initiatives.

Resources referenced in this episode:

"Woke-Washing" Your Company Won't Cut It by Erin Dowell, Marlette Jackson

“Woke-washing brands cash in on social justice. It’s lazy and hypocritical.” Arwa Mahdawi

Connect with Erin and Marlette:

Website:

https://www.erindowell.com/

https://www.marlettejacksonphd.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlettejackson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinpsdowell/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErinForEquity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinforequity/
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