Microaggressions are verbal, behavioral, or environmental slights. They can be overt, subtle or unintentional, have become a huge area of concern. Whether one believes this phenomenon is real, perceived, or a made up term for invalid experiences, you all will benefit from this session.
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: This session is open to all LSA faculty and staff. It is recommended that participants complete a course on Implicit Bias before taking this session. Graduate and undergraduate student staff should contact Mikalia Dennis at mikaliad@umich.edu to enroll.
Length: 2 hours
To register for a regularly scheduled session open to LSA faculty and staff, please visit DEI Events.
To request a private or customized session, please email: LSA-DEI-OFFICE@umich.edu.