Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee

Introduction

• An experience as a marginalized employee
• Learning break: Toni's experience of a workplace microaggression

1. Understanding Microaggression

• Defining microaggression
• Defining three types of microaggression
• Recognizing that your experience is valid

2. Managing the Mental Toll of Microaggression

• Identifying internalized microaggression
• Seeing microaggressions as "death by a thousand cuts"
• Creating psychological safety

3. Responding to Past Microaggressions

• Addressing past microaggressions is your empowered choice
• Addressing past microaggressions directly with the aggressor
• Escalating past microaggressions to a trusted third party

4. How to Navigate and Respond to Microaggressions in Real-Time

• Recognize microaggressions
• Pause before reacting to microaggressions
• Reflect on whether to speak up or remain silent
• Consider what to do if you witness microaggressions against others

Conclusion

• Start, stop, and continue: A framework for moving forward