Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions
I experienced a microagression this week at work. A coworker stated that I did a great job on the last group project. He further stated that most women are bossy or mouthy; however, I was a pleasure to work with. The microagression made me feel that I was being accepted as a woman who played by the rules of the boy's club. It was almost like I was not worthy of being a team member because I am a woman. I have learned this week that microagressions take many forms and it is easy to offend someone based on the exclusive language that is used. Therefore, people should be careful about the way they speak to others.
When you really listen to what people say so often there is a hidden message. Thanks for sharing your example.
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It is amazing how people say things but do not realize how they may have hurt others in the process. Thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteGeneen, A lot of men don't think before they speak. I took my son to the barbershop and he told me to move my vehicle because I had not parked well enough he side. I have a really big car and felt that I did a good job parking, people were able to get by and it wasn't a problem. He told me, that I am woman, we cant drive and don't know anything about cars. I packaged my son up and took my business elsewhere. It's sad to see men treating women this way in this day in age. Thank you for sharing.
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