Introduction
An experience as a marginalized employee
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Learning break: Toni's experience of a workplace microaggression
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1. Understanding Microaggression
Defining microaggression
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Defining three types of microaggression
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Recognizing that your experience is valid
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2. Managing the Mental Toll of Microaggression
Identifying internalized microaggression
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Seeing microaggressions as "death by a thousand cuts"
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Creating psychological safety
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3. Responding to Past Microaggressions
Addressing past microaggressions is your empowered choice
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Addressing past microaggressions directly with the aggressor
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Escalating past microaggressions to a trusted third party
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4. How to Navigate and Respond to Microaggressions in Real-Time
Recognize microaggressions
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Pause before reacting to microaggressions
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Reflect on whether to speak up or remain silent
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Consider what to do if you witness microaggressions against others
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Conclusion
Start, stop, and continue: A framework for moving forward
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