Microaggression Scenarios
This can imply that they don't belong or are not "truly" American.
What is asking someone "Where are you really from?" after they have stated their place of birth?
A hiring manager dismisses an application simply because they are over 50.
What is ageism/age bias?
It leads to favoring certain individuals or groups and ignoring dissenting opinions.
What is Confirmation Bias?
Call it out.
What is one way to address a bias in the moment?
Crying when someone calls you out on biased behavior.
What is continuing to marginalize the marginalized?
Being told “you don't look disabled”.
What is a Microaggressions experienced by Disabled people?
A hiring manager may gravitate towards a candidate because they went to the same school.
What is Affinity Bias?
Unconscious biases in the workplace can negatively impact self-esteem through various ways, including confirmation bias, ageism, gender bias, and affinity bias, leading to unfair evaluations, discrimination, and exclusion
What is impact to self esteem/confidence?
Educate yourself.
What is one way to minimize biases individually?
"How did you get your car?"
What is an Assumption that you can't afford it?
"You speak so well."
What is a Microaggression for someone who's first language isn't English.
Learning a little about a topic and then assuming you are now an expert.
What is Cognitive Bias?
Not being able to be yourself, lacking psychological safety (like not feeling safe to speak up), and not being properly welcomed or onboarded as a new hire.
What is Isolation?
Support Inclusion & Equitable Practices.
What can an organization do to minimize bias?
"Can I speak to the manager, please?"
What is an Assumption that person of color/woman/young person is not in charge?
Asking an Asian person to help with a Math or Science problem.
What is a common Microaggression against people of Asian decent?
Only reading news sources that agree with your opinions. OR assuming a product is excellent because it is brand you like.
What is Confirmation Bias?
Feeling left out, not part of the communication chain of a group or team, not included as part of a team or a group. not feeling a sense of belonging.
What is Alienation?
Use Inclusive Language.
What is something we all can do to minimize bias (in an organization & individually)?
You should wear a more professional hairstyle.
What is breaking the CROWN Act of 2022?