Geek Speak at BHSU- Erica Whitiker – “Hello. Hey! What Up?!?!: The Subtle Art of Code Switching”

There is an unspoken need for marginalized groups to engage in code switching (transferring between two or more varieties of language) in order to appear more professional and less threatening. This lecture will discuss the subtle art of code switching and how it plays into marginalized populations inability to show up authentically. We will also discuss some personal experiences the presenter has faced and how code switching is a part of their daily lived experiences.