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Meso-Context: Professional Identity and the Professional Space

In: Whiteness and Stigma in the Workplace

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  • Anne Crafford

    (University of Pretoria)

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The aim of this chapter is to explore the influence of stigma and Whiteness in the identity work of professionals of colour at the meso-level of analysis. The challenges are structured within three elements central to socialisation, the aim of which is to produce an “appropriate” professional. Given that professionals are defined by what they do, access to tasks and work related to developing oneself as a professional are critical to identity development; being denied these opportunities challenges the very heart of professional identity. Findings related to the functional dimension include work allocation, competence and mentoring. In moving up the hierarchy, professionals of colour were challenged by their (in)visibility, and silencing. Finally, inclusion within the profession was hindered by professional bodies (IOP specifically), language and professional culture.

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  • Anne Crafford, 2022. "Meso-Context: Professional Identity and the Professional Space," Springer Books, in: Whiteness and Stigma in the Workplace, chapter 0, pages 159-206, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-09811-6_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09811-6_5
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