Microaggressions

Jessica Garcia

Microaggressions are verbal, behavioral, or environmental slights. They can be overt, subtle or unintentional, and lead to significant consequences.

In this session, participants will:

• Learn about “microaggressions” and other concepts relevant to this topic
• Obtain an understanding of the social and psychological impacts of microaggressions
• Engage in activities and dialogue to unveil microaggressions within the workplace
• Validate experiences with microaggressions
• Identify and discuss techniques to combat microaggressions, as a bystander or as a recipient

Audience:
All LSA staff, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates currently employed in LSA are welcome to attend.

It is recommended that participants complete a course on Implicit Bias before taking this session. External guests may request to join as space allows.

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