Be Educated
Many people aren’t familiar with the concepts of microaggression or gaslighting
Let’s be educated by checking out the resources below:
Microaggression
“…a term used for commonplace daily verbal, behavioral or environmental slights, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative attitudes toward stigmatized or culturally marginalized groups.”
- Wikipedia
Gaslighting
“…a colloquialism, loosely defined as making someone question their own reality. Originating from the 1944 film Gaslight, the term was used infrequently in media until the mid-2010s, in which its usage became prevalent.”
- Wikipedia
Hidden Biases
“Our brains are wired to make assumptions, which can sometimes be off base. We think it's an honest mistake; science calls it a blind spot.”
- PCW.com
Overcoming Blind Spots
“Stereotypes can influence our perception of who's the ‘right fit.’ They may create a road block towards our destination.”
- PCW.com
Racial microaggressions in everyday life
Sourced from the University of Minnesota
Eliminating Microaggressions: The Next Level of Inclusion
In this Talk, Attorney, Tiffany Alvoid, lays out how this behavior manifests itself, the role you play, and what you can do to avoid perpetuating its continued existence in society.
