Microaggressions, the insensitive statements, questions, or assumptions aimed at traditionally marginalized identity groups can happen to anyone, of any background, at any professional level. The ...
Microaggression is a newer term that not many people are familiar with but once they understand it’s definition, may quickly realize it’s been a part of their lives for a long time. It’s a term we all ...
In a world that too often marginalizes people based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, body size, or disability, medicine can often be no different. Far from "doing no harm," it treats some ...
Understanding the impact and responding to microaggressions is an important aspect of fostering an inclusive learning and work environment, where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to ...
The unfortunate and sobering truth is that Black leaders in the workplace experience microaggressions at an alarming rate. Despite the 'racial awakening' of 2020, which led to widespread marches and ...
The sixth annual Administrative Professionals Network (Virtual) Conference will be held Wednesday, April 21. Heather Burton, senior director for faculty and institutional diversity, will present ...
The University of Washington recently joined several other institutions by creating a policy to protect students and faculty against microaggressions. The union for academic student employees (ASEs) ...
Young college undergraduates and post-graduate students have a well-documented history of “dissenting” from mainstream American values. There have been examples of lawless behavior in the past, but, ...
Microaggression is a powerful part of our daily interactions with one another and according to expert Attallah Pamoja is something we can learn to identify and correct. Doing so can help us better ...