In a dominantly white culture, racialized people in Canada may “codeswitch”, Selam Debs, an antiracism coach said.

Code-switching refers to a person changing their behaviour, expression or appearance Debs told CTV’s Your Morning on Monday, explaining the reasons for doing so can include safety, job opportunities or quality service.

“Black, Indigenous and racialized folks are often considered ‘the other’ when it comes to accents,” she said. “So we might change the way that we speak, recognizing that it is in relationship with trying to fit into what is considered professional.”

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CTV News
June 5, 2023