Ways to respond to microaggressions in the workplace: 1. is not intended to be a sequential process but rather a framework to guide thinking and actions to disrupt racial microaggressions when they occur. RESPONDING TO MICROAGGRESSIONS AND BIAS (Can be used alone or in combination) RESTATE OR PARAPHRASE. 0000003979 00000 n
1308 West Green Street This anti-racism action guide includes a series of tips for recognizing and responding to microaggressions, with a focus on those related to anti- Black racism, along with a list of pertinent resources. 444 0 obj
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A more tempered response is to address the perpetrator privately at a later point to explain why the microaggression was offensive. The framework also works best when actions and statements are unconscious in nature and not intentionally racist as the latter requires a direct and stern response. 0000014516 00000 n
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While there's no one right way to address a microaggression, we have some pointers for ways you can begin to respond. ♦ Microaggressions: Possible Biases or Stereotypes 16 ♦ Microaggressions: Impact & Intent 17 ♦ Common Fears 19 ♦ Gallery of Stories 20-21 ♦ ADDRESS© Model 22 ♦ PAIRS©: Effective Dialogue Skills 23 ♦ Engaging Skills 24 ♦ 4 Types of Panning Skills 25 ♦ More tools and skills to respond … wie@illinois.edu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Nadal, K. L. (2014). Managing Microaggressions: Addressing Everyday Racism in Therapeutic Spaces. 0000002445 00000 n
People may demonstrate their biases and prejudices in more subtle ways, otherwise known as microaggressions. 0000005294 00000 n
Is that correct?”, ASK FOR CLARIFICATION OR MORE INFORMATION, “Could you say more about what you mean by that?”, ACKNOWLEDGE THE FEELINGS BEHIND THE STATEMENT, “It sounds like you’re really frustrated/nervous/angry……..”, “I can understand that you’re upset when you feel disrespected.”, “I know you didn’t realize this, but when you __________ (comment/behavior), it was hurtful/offensive because___________. The guide implies that even dealing with one instance of “dismissive or demeaning behavior” can cause low self-confidence and fear. Anti-Racism Action Guide: Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions . How to Respond to Microaggressions Specific to Race. Breathing Exercises. This guide gives a clear definition of microaggressions with examples across different historically marginalized groups. ♦ Microaggressions: Possible Biases or Stereotypes 16 ♦ Microaggressions: Impact & Intent 17 ♦ Common Fears 19 ♦ Gallery of Stories 20-21 ♦ ADDRESS© Model 22 ♦ PAIRS©: Effective Dialogue Skills 23 ♦ Engaging Skills 24 ♦ 4 Types of Panning Skills 25 ♦ More tools and skills to respond … First, microaggression is a real thing, and it’s a struggle a lot of people of color identify with. The problem is that the guide doesn’t outline what type of microaggression constitutes an act of bias or discrimination. 0000089751 00000 n
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In this article, examples of microaggressions are categorized by their focus on racial, gender, LGBT, religious, or intersectional identities. Racial. Written by DiversityInc staff. “I think I heard you saying____________ (paraphrase their comments). Responding to Microaggressions in the Classroom: Taking ACTION. 0000005182 00000 n
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To help, Dr. Nadal developed a tool kit called the Guide to Responding to Microaggressions. Microinterventions need to underline the message within the microaggression, he added. The R.A.V.E.N. 0000018955 00000 n
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2/12/19 12:30PM • Filed to: talking. Ignoring microaggressions will have a negative effect on the work environment and increase job stress and burnout. Explain why diversity or that individual/group can be helpful/valuable. Discuss strategies for responding to microaggressions Activity Large Group Discussion 2. One helpful framework for responding to microaggression is the ACTION response. 0000090400 00000 n
“I know you don’t like the stereotypes about ______ (their group), how do you think he feels when he hears those things about his group?”, “How would you feel if someone said that about/did that to your sister or girlfriend?”, TELL THEM THEY’RE TOO SMART OR TOO GOOD TO SAY THINGS LIKE THAT, “Come on. 0000120081 00000 n
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April 30, 2018 Tasha Souza, PhD The term “microaggression” was coined in 1970 to name relatively slight, subtle, and often unintentional offenses that cause harm (Pierce, 1970). A Guide to Responding to Microaggressions. Yoon also gives advice about whether and how to respond to microaggressive events, including Dr. Kevin Nadal’s Guide to Responding to Microaggressions, which gives advice in case one commits a microaggression and how to avoid making them. As people try to explain their comments, they often realize how silly they sound. In addition, it shares research showing the impact of microaggressions. Josh Ocampo . It lists five questions to ask yourself when weighing the consequences of responding to a microaggression. 378 67
DISCLAIMER Primary objective of the session is to raise consciousness about microaggressions and how participants play a role in either perpetuating or dismantling microaggressions at work. Williams, M. T. (2020). startxref
“She plays like a girl?” You mean she plays like Serena Williams?” Or Mia Hamm? talking people of color racism workplace microaggression. Most importantly, Professor Nadal created a Guide to Responding to Microaggressions, consisting of five questions to ask yourself when deciding whether to respond to a slight. Microaggressions Guide. Do you know he’s also studying ______, and likes to _________? Acting in this way really undermines those intentions.”. Microaggressions are verbal, behavioral, or environmental actions (whether intentional or unintentional) that communicate hostility toward oppressed or targeted groups including people of color, women, LGBTQ persons, persons with disabilities, and religious minorities. 0000008097 00000 n
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210A Engineering Hall You’re too smart to say something so ignorant/offensive.”. They also indicate that the proliferation of microaggressions can contribute to a “hostile society.” When advising students on how to respond to a microaggression, the guide has several suggestions. 0000001668 00000 n
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Since then, a substantial body of research on microaggressions has demonstrated their prevalence and harmful effects (Boysen, 2012; Solorzan, et. )”, “I noticed that you ___________ (comment/behavior). This guide gives a clear definition of microaggressions with examples across different historically marginalized groups. CUNY Forum 2(1), 71-76. 0000011401 00000 n
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Thinking there is a cookie-cutter approach will sabotage your efforts from the beginning. How to Recognize and Respond to Microaggressions. Little comments can have a big impact; Nicole Vassell looks at how microaggressions play a part in the jigsaw of daily racism and the damage they do over a lifetime Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression: Responding to Microaggressions Microaggressions Microaggressions are "brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, and environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial, gender, sexual orientation, and religious slights and insults to the target person or group” (Sue, 2010). Before considering communication strategies for responding in the moment, it is important to reflect upon ways to mitigate the impact of microaggressions More … “I think I heard you saying_____ (paraphrase their comments). It can be tough to know how to respond when you're on the receiving end of a micro-aggression, especially when the culprit is someone you like or respect. Chemists with Disabilities; Ethics; LGBTQ+ and Allies; International Chemists; Minority Affairs; Women Chemists; Younger Chemists; Blog; Contact; Join ; October 26, 2020. A guide to responding to microaggressions. 0000093831 00000 n
Ask how they would feel if someone said something like that about their group, or their friend/partner/child. I’ve learned that___________________.”, “Another way to look at it is _________________.”, “I know you really care about _________. Professor of Communication & Associate Director for Inclusive Excellence, CTL Students are especially anxious right now given that their daily routine and expectations of college life have likely been completely derailed. In the widely referenced article, Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life [2], Dr. Derald Wing Sue and colleagues argued that this sense of paralysis occurs because observers are typically unsure about what actually occurred, lack awareness on how to respond, are concerned about negative repercussions that may occur if they do respond, perceive that it may be better do to nothing, or … Silly they sound Illinois Board of Trustees and responding to microaggressions as a Person of Color identify with of to... 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