Employers still deem Black people’s natural hair ‘less professional’ 😤
New research backs up the idea that employers continue to have a racial bias against Black women’s natural hair
In a series of tests, Black women with natural hairstyles were consistently scored lower on professionalism and competence, and were not recommended as frequently for interviews compared to white candidates with straight or curly hair or Black candidates with straightened hair. ‘In the aftermath of the George Floyd murder and the corresponding protests, many organisations have rightly focused on tactics to help eradicate racism at systemic and structural levels.
The study found that the bias was not as strong in certain industries, finding a notable difference between more formal consulting jobs and roles in advertising.
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