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Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

Episode 227: Code-Switching with Dr. Myles Durkee

08 Aug 2025

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In this conversation, Dr. Myles Durkee discusses his journey into psychology, focusing on the dynamics of race, culture, and identity. He shares insights from his dissertation on racial microaggressions and the concept of 'acting white,' exploring how these experiences affect young adults. He explores the concept of code switching, its implications in professional settings, and the unique challenges faced by Black professionals, particularly Black women. The discussion also touches on the impact of DEI policies on research, the intersectionality of identities, and the experiences of Black psychologists. Dr. Durkee emphasizes the need for open conversations about code switching, especially for younger generations, and highlights the potential for a future where code switching is a voluntary practice rather than a necessity. Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/yR6nHfr16Mo Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO:  1.5  Cultural QABA: 1.5 Ethics Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: Myles Durkee https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/mdurkee.html Relevant Research Durkee, M.I., Perkins, T.R. and Smith, R.E., II (2022), Longitudinal Effects of the “Acting White” Accusation and Racial Identity Development Among Black College Students. J Res Adolesc, 32: 191-207. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12708   McCluney, C. L., Durkee, M. I., Smith II, R. E., Robotham, K. J., & Lee, S. S. L. (2021). To be, or not to be… Black: The effects of racial codeswitching on perceived professionalism in the workplace. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 97, 104199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2021.104199   Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes: Episode 224 Colorism in Context with Dr. Danielle Jeudy https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-224-colorism-in-context-with-dr-danielle-jeudy/ Episode 170 A smiling Racisn : Reflections on Racism in Canada with Danni Reid, Juliet Musonge, and Michelle Upshaw https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-170-a-smiling-racism-reflections-on-racism-in-canada/ Episode 115 Microaggressions:  A Primer with Dr. Brea Banks https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-115-microaggressions-a-primer-with-dr-brea-banks/ Episode 98 Black Liberation Psychology: A Conversation with Dr. Evan Auguste https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/        

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