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“Show me what that weird thing is on your wall.” “Could whoever that is with the kid in the background mute their line?” “Someone’s hair is looking very gray these days.” These are just a few examples ...

As a woman and a person of color, I've been on the receiving end of many microaggressions. A Harvard Business Review article said that avoiding committing microaggressions is not enough. "It's not ...

In the workplace, there’s a certain kind of slight that shows up in different ways: an interrupted conversation; a backhanded compliment; an ignorant assumption based in stereotypes; the continued ...

Any employer or manager who is serious about diversity, equity and inclusion should make understanding microaggressions a priority. The term “microaggressions” was first coined in the 70s by Dr.

As a trans person, I knew it would be difficult to work a corporate job. I decided to freelance. But when I wanted to buy a house, I needed to get a salaried job, so I joined a company full time. I ...

If you’re currently reading this on your mobile phone at work, I sincerely hope you’re alone. Otherwise, good luck at your upcoming disciplinary meeting; human resources will see you now, you ...

If one were to read much of the psychological literature on microaggressions uncritically, one would come away with the conclusion that they are a serious problem. If so, it is very hard to discern ...

Microaggressions are harmful. An increasing number of research studies document not only the widespread occurrence of racial microaggressions but also that these experiences are distressing and ...

A new study finds that microaggressions aimed at Black women online appear to harm the health of other Black women who see those microaggressions—even though the microaggressions are not aimed at them ...

This column originally appeared in The Cohort, Poynter’s newsletter that centers conversations about gender in media. Subscribe here to join the community. You know the feeling: You’re in a meeting — ...

Much has been written about racial microaggressions and how they impact the professional careers of Black employees, yet there is not enough being done to support those employees through the ...