Black women's hair is 2.5 times more likely to be perceived as unprofessional, according to a new CROWN 2023 Workplace Research Study, co-commissioned by Dove and LinkedIn. As part of Dove's ongoing commitment to help pass The CROWN Act and end race-based hair discrimination nationwide, the Unilever brand partnered with LinkedIn on the study.

Additional findings from the CROWN 2023 Workplace Research Study show how bias against natural hair and protective styles can impact how Black women navigate the hiring process (see the infographic below).

“For far too long, Black women and men have been subject to unfair treatment, outright discrimination and a myriad of inequities for simply wearing our natural hair texture and hair styles that are inherent to our cultural identity. This includes being denied employment, being sent home from work, being overlooked for promotions, and a range of micro-aggressions. This may be hard to believe, but it is real, clearly unwarranted, and unacceptable,” said Esi Eggleston Bracey, president and CEO of Unilever Personal Care in North America. “The goal of the partnership between Dove and LinkedIn is to help put an end to race-based hair discrimination in the workplace. We intend to shine a light on this issue and call upon employers, hiring managers, and professionals to adopt equitable and inclusive practices that create a respectful and open world for natural hair.”

Source: Dove CROWN & Linked In