Lareina Yee: One of the things that we know is important is the impact of microaggressions. People ask, “What are microaggressions?” It is the fact that women are more likely to be perceived as more junior than they are. Their judgment is more likely to be questioned, they are l...
Microaggressionsare casual exchanges that cause a sense of subordination in the recipient. Microaggressions often appear to be a compliment or a joke. However, they contain hidden insults about a group of people with one of many possible social identities. These can include: Race ...
However women still face daily micro- and macroaggressions working in the ED, which is only highlighted in academics and when race, religion, age, and sexuality are involved. This makes for a much different environment to work and succeed in which can be tough to navigate without some tools...
Health issues among victims may be further compounded when microaggressions are experienced in the health-care sector. Astudy from 2011found that sexual orientation-related microaggressions (for example,derogatory commentsor assumptions about a person'ssexual orientation) reduced the likelihood of LGBTI...
These are common examples of microaggressions. A microaggression is an indirect, sometimes subtle put-down toward a person from a marginalized community, often wrapped up in what pretends to be a compliment. When I’m personally lingering in the uncomfortable after-spray of a microaggression, I...
Aggressiveness, however, can be positive or negative depending on the context; it's valued in leadership and sports but less so in cooperative settings where empathy and understanding are required. 9 While the triggers for aggression are usually external, such as threats or frustration, ...
Younger employees are lazy They are less reliable They are unmotivated, and; They are arrogant. Why is it essential to address ageism in the workplace? It is important to address ageism in the workplace for several reasons. Let’s explain this from three perspectives: of society, economy...
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Is your workplace racist? There are many barriers for women in the workplace, but for women of colour, there are even more. Here’s how to overcome them...
However, not all companies have a proper diversity policy. If this is you, you shouldn’t shy away from creating a new diversity initiative or improving the existing one. So, what are the things that you must consider when scaling up or promoting diversity in your workplace? Let’s dive ...