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Oh joy - the "PhDs can't call themselves Dr" debate is back after that WSJ article
Yeah, the D in PhD, EngD, MD, etc literally stands for.....
But I wanna say that this is so often used against WoC to deligitimise the
I have one example from working in factual TV
(1/4)
Yeah, the D in PhD, EngD, MD, etc literally stands for.....
But I wanna say that this is so often used against WoC to deligitimise the
I have one example from working in factual TV
(1/4)
I worked a science TV doc where one presenter (a WoC) was nervous in front of camera and flubbed a few lines - nothing major.
Exec producer: "Viewers won't think she's qualified. We should check if she *actually* has a PhD from a *proper* university - not an old poly." (2/4)
Exec producer: "Viewers won't think she's qualified. We should check if she *actually* has a PhD from a *proper* university - not an old poly." (2/4)
She was literally the most qualified person (academically speaking) taking part in the programme
Nobody doubted the credentials of the men who needed SO MANY takes
This is why I'm 1000% for women (especially WoC) & other minority groups repping their qualifications online (3/4)
Nobody doubted the credentials of the men who needed SO MANY takes
This is why I'm 1000% for women (especially WoC) & other minority groups repping their qualifications online (3/4)
You're not arrogant or shoving your qualifications down anyone's throat by putting relevant info in your bio
Most people do it in good faith to be transparent.
Dicks will constantly find ways to diminish your hard earned achievements
(4/4)
Most people do it in good faith to be transparent.
Dicks will constantly find ways to diminish your hard earned achievements
(4/4)
And to the people going around specifically targeting Black people with this nonsense...
Sksksksks 
