Mentorship Programs, Saviorism & Paternalism
I often hear mentorship / leadership programs as a solve for existing inequities in the industries I am part of. More women chefs & restauranteurs mentoring new cooks; more mentorship programs for writers of color; more nonprofit executives mentoring smaller nonprofit founders. We are sold the idea that mentorship / leadership programs is a silver bullet to combat the racism, sexism, exploitation, lack of access, etc. that exist in its respective industries — but is it? Call
