Racial threats and slights take a toll on health, but the continual invalidation and questioning of whether those so-called microaggressions exist has an even more insidious effect, research shows.
The subtler, more insidious forms of discrimination that women face at work often go unnoticed.
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Research shows that workers rarely call out unethical behavior or even just operational problems, in large part because they fear serious consequences.
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A new book argues that bias is at the root of many social divisions and inequalities, but remains optimistic about our capacity to change.
HIV stigma manifests in many ways, including microaggressions that could lead to a higher risk of depression, PTSD and suicidality.
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Does it really matter that Indigenous people and other racialized people experience microaggressions? The short answer: Yes.
Community members gather for a vigil in memory of the victims of the Atlanta shootings and to rally against anti-Asian racism in Ottawa.
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Chinese-Canadian journalist Edith Eaton documented anti-Asian racism in Canada in the late 19th and early 20th century. Over 100 years later, not much has changed.
A majority of Americans – including people of color – live in suburbs.
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Participants in our study — all highly skilled Black African professionals — reported feeling work was a site of constant surveillance and scrutiny, where their competence was often questioned.
They’re not just honest or ignorant mistakes, and they can poison an otherwise pleasant interaction.
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White people are often defensive when they’re called out for these subtle snubs and insults. But researchers have found that microaggressions correlate with racial bias.
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a virtual grassroots fundraiser in Wilmington, Del., on Aug. 12.
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Kamala Harris has always had to deal with people mispronouncing her name. It’s an example of microaggressions that members of minority groups face on a regular basis.
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On top of the rising number of violent acts and vandalism incidents, American Jews are dealing with microagressions and prejudice that take a toll on their lives.