Racial codeswitching is one impression management strategy where Black people adjust their self-presentation to receive desirable outcomes (e.g., perceived professionalism) through mirroring the norms, behaviors, and attributes of the dominant group (i.e., White people) in specific contexts.
After all, language is powerful. It can be used to manipulate and gain control. We all make assumptions based on someone's language and behavior. If you're in a minority speaking with someone who's not, you likely code-switch to sound more like them because of cultural and racial biases. Sep 21, 2023
The dual nature of code-switching: Costs and benefits
Code-switching strategies are multifaceted and varied, and can result in a variety of benefits and drawbacks. For one, people may code-switch to obtain professional opportunities, avoid stereotypes, accrue cultural capital, or attain social belonging. These outcomes may bear a positive hue, yet the shadow of code-switching looms large, casting uncertainty upon one’s authentic self-expression. This incongruence in how individuals behave in different contexts can cause identity confusion and impact feelings of belonging in certain spaces. Moreover, the sustained act of code-switching can exact a mental toll, potentially leading to cognitive fatigue and burnout, as individuals remain hypervigilant to monitor their surroundings.
Just because people can be manipulative by using Code-switching does not make Code-switching itself manipulative. Pretty much anything can be used to manipulate people.
Why are you only posting what could be considered the negative aspects here? Are you trying to manipulate people into thinking code-switching is negative?
Look. People don't like the Code Switching that she's doing. It is seen as manipulative and disingenuous and weird. We don't like it, OK? We don't want that in our President.
We are looking for this:
Pro-America-First, Smart, Knowledgeable on EVERYTHING having to do with the United States Military, Foreign issues, GNP, etc., and ability to manage giant bodies of staff. Kamala had 95% of her staff quit according to reports.
We don't want Black First (instead of All- America First), we don't want 'Brat', or Momala, or Wine Mom, or Cool Aunt, or Fun Aunt. We don't want flip flopping, Open borders, Black today, Indian Tomorrow, something else next week.
We also are sick of everything LGBTQ at the White House and people picked for their Diversity instead of their talent and skills. We want Smart, Loyal, Americans in charge. Period.
CONSISTENCY is key.
If you don't get it. Sorry. I don't have any more time to discuss this with you.
Plenty of people like the Code-switching she's doing. You might want to look at the demographics of the US. We're becoming more and more racially diverse every year.
I think you, along with many people here, forget that everyone isn't just like you, nor should they be.
You're just pointing out that you don't like or understand multicultural people. It's not only Harris that you're insulting when you call her fake, disingenuous, or weird for code switching, it's millions and millions of other Americans as well. People don't tend to like it when you insult them like that. Especially when you criticize the same people for not code switching when it benefits you, such as wanting everyone to speak "proper English" and not "ebonics" at work.
I'm doing my best to try to get you to understand that this attitude is not helping anything. But you're absolutely dedicated to continue doing so. How are you planning on redpilling people, or changing what they think, if you're out there constantly insulting and offending them? Do you honestly expect to change anyone's mind with how you approach this?
If you are legitimately concerned with the non-racial policies Harris is promoting, then it would be a better use of your time addressing those policies. I'm sure you could figure out a way to discuss her policies without making it about her race or heritage.
"You're just pointing out that you don't like or understand multicultural people."
That's ridiculous.
I don't care what one's color or ethnicity is. That has never bothered me. I care whether they are decent, honest, kind and reliable. For my leaders, I want ALSO this: Pro-America, Pro-Conservative values, Pro-Life and Pro-secure borders.
I like the 'multicultural' Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy a great deal. They are an excellent addition to Trump's team along with RFK Jr. Others who embody the Pro-America mentality that are also outstanding in my opinion and who are also 'multicultural' are Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Tim Scott, Ben Carson, Larry Elder, Anna Paulina Luna, Lauren Boebert, Thomas Sowell and Jesse Lee Peterson to name a few.
It is not Kamala's ethnicity that is the problem. It is her unreliable representation and her chameleon affectations. You never know what you are gonna get with her. Will she be waving her hands around and laughing inappropriately? Will she be repeating her strange word salads of 'unburdened by what has been' or 'the significance of time' or 'the work that has to be done, or, 'today was tomorrow yesterday' stupid nonsense?
Will she be having more twerking black women on stage singing filthy lyrics while she panders to her bussed-in and paid audience members whom she speaks Ebonics to? Or, will she be the first Indian-American Senator Kamala or the First Black Vice President Kamala? How will we know?
And yes, you are right. I dislike those who cannot maintain a professional manner in the work place. That means no 'Ebonic-style speaking', no curse words, no inappropriate displays of exposed body parts, no overt gay or trans behavior. No facial piercings or tattoos, purple or green hair, or satanic or anti-God behavior. I don't want to know your pronouns or how you identify.
All of that used to be de rigueur in EVERY WORK PLACE. No one used to know your sexuality nor your religion. No one wanted to know. You showed up on time, acted professionally, did the work and were decent and kind to your co-workers. And that worked with little conflict. You are clearly much younger than I and have a much smaller body of experience to reflect back on.
I am signing off ~ ~
Edit: I forgot the brilliant Candace Owens. I'd vote for her for political office in a heart beat.
What is code-switching in race?
Racial codeswitching is one impression management strategy where Black people adjust their self-presentation to receive desirable outcomes (e.g., perceived professionalism) through mirroring the norms, behaviors, and attributes of the dominant group (i.e., White people) in specific contexts.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022103121001025
Is code-switching manipulation?
After all, language is powerful. It can be used to manipulate and gain control. We all make assumptions based on someone's language and behavior. If you're in a minority speaking with someone who's not, you likely code-switch to sound more like them because of cultural and racial biases. Sep 21, 2023
https://drdivanyoung.com/code-switching-is-it-all-bad/
The dual nature of code-switching: Costs and benefits
Code-switching strategies are multifaceted and varied, and can result in a variety of benefits and drawbacks. For one, people may code-switch to obtain professional opportunities, avoid stereotypes, accrue cultural capital, or attain social belonging. These outcomes may bear a positive hue, yet the shadow of code-switching looms large, casting uncertainty upon one’s authentic self-expression. This incongruence in how individuals behave in different contexts can cause identity confusion and impact feelings of belonging in certain spaces. Moreover, the sustained act of code-switching can exact a mental toll, potentially leading to cognitive fatigue and burnout, as individuals remain hypervigilant to monitor their surroundings.
https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/lets-talk-about-code-switching-a-double-edged-sword/
Code-switching is not exclusive to black people.
Just because people can be manipulative by using Code-switching does not make Code-switching itself manipulative. Pretty much anything can be used to manipulate people.
Why are you only posting what could be considered the negative aspects here? Are you trying to manipulate people into thinking code-switching is negative?
Look. People don't like the Code Switching that she's doing. It is seen as manipulative and disingenuous and weird. We don't like it, OK? We don't want that in our President.
We are looking for this:
Pro-America-First, Smart, Knowledgeable on EVERYTHING having to do with the United States Military, Foreign issues, GNP, etc., and ability to manage giant bodies of staff. Kamala had 95% of her staff quit according to reports.
We want Strong, Honest, Available, Dependable, Quick, Sharp, Consistent, Stalwart, Hard-working, Dedicated, Loyal, Fair, Informed, Up-to-Date, Educated.
We don't want Black First (instead of All- America First), we don't want 'Brat', or Momala, or Wine Mom, or Cool Aunt, or Fun Aunt. We don't want flip flopping, Open borders, Black today, Indian Tomorrow, something else next week.
We also are sick of everything LGBTQ at the White House and people picked for their Diversity instead of their talent and skills. We want Smart, Loyal, Americans in charge. Period.
CONSISTENCY is key.
If you don't get it. Sorry. I don't have any more time to discuss this with you.
Plenty of people like the Code-switching she's doing. You might want to look at the demographics of the US. We're becoming more and more racially diverse every year.
I think you, along with many people here, forget that everyone isn't just like you, nor should they be.
You're just pointing out that you don't like or understand multicultural people. It's not only Harris that you're insulting when you call her fake, disingenuous, or weird for code switching, it's millions and millions of other Americans as well. People don't tend to like it when you insult them like that. Especially when you criticize the same people for not code switching when it benefits you, such as wanting everyone to speak "proper English" and not "ebonics" at work.
I'm doing my best to try to get you to understand that this attitude is not helping anything. But you're absolutely dedicated to continue doing so. How are you planning on redpilling people, or changing what they think, if you're out there constantly insulting and offending them? Do you honestly expect to change anyone's mind with how you approach this?
If you are legitimately concerned with the non-racial policies Harris is promoting, then it would be a better use of your time addressing those policies. I'm sure you could figure out a way to discuss her policies without making it about her race or heritage.
You said this:
That's ridiculous.
I don't care what one's color or ethnicity is. That has never bothered me. I care whether they are decent, honest, kind and reliable. For my leaders, I want ALSO this: Pro-America, Pro-Conservative values, Pro-Life and Pro-secure borders.
I like the 'multicultural' Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy a great deal. They are an excellent addition to Trump's team along with RFK Jr. Others who embody the Pro-America mentality that are also outstanding in my opinion and who are also 'multicultural' are Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Tim Scott, Ben Carson, Larry Elder, Anna Paulina Luna, Lauren Boebert, Thomas Sowell and Jesse Lee Peterson to name a few.
It is not Kamala's ethnicity that is the problem. It is her unreliable representation and her chameleon affectations. You never know what you are gonna get with her. Will she be waving her hands around and laughing inappropriately? Will she be repeating her strange word salads of 'unburdened by what has been' or 'the significance of time' or 'the work that has to be done, or, 'today was tomorrow yesterday' stupid nonsense?
Will she be having more twerking black women on stage singing filthy lyrics while she panders to her bussed-in and paid audience members whom she speaks Ebonics to? Or, will she be the first Indian-American Senator Kamala or the First Black Vice President Kamala? How will we know?
And yes, you are right. I dislike those who cannot maintain a professional manner in the work place. That means no 'Ebonic-style speaking', no curse words, no inappropriate displays of exposed body parts, no overt gay or trans behavior. No facial piercings or tattoos, purple or green hair, or satanic or anti-God behavior. I don't want to know your pronouns or how you identify.
All of that used to be de rigueur in EVERY WORK PLACE. No one used to know your sexuality nor your religion. No one wanted to know. You showed up on time, acted professionally, did the work and were decent and kind to your co-workers. And that worked with little conflict. You are clearly much younger than I and have a much smaller body of experience to reflect back on.
I am signing off ~ ~
Edit: I forgot the brilliant Candace Owens. I'd vote for her for political office in a heart beat.