From the course: Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee

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Addressing past microaggressions is your empowered choice

Addressing past microaggressions is your empowered choice

From the course: Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee

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Addressing past microaggressions is your empowered choice

- "You speak so well." I heard this often, and in my mind it was great feedback, but it was also a bit troubling. I kept asking myself, were they complimenting me? Were they trying to affirm my speaking ability? Or were they trying to convince themselves that that was a trait that was uncommon for people who looked like me, as if I was an outlier? Further questions about my education and pedigree and background and not seeing instances where people unlike me receiving comments similar cemented for me it was the latter. Over time, my intent to interpret the subtle messages that seemed to question my competence became overwhelming. I felt like I needed to walk into my workplace with a shield. But it wasn't until I discussed my concerns with some trusted friends and mentors that I learned about the pervasive nature of micro-inequities in that particular workplace that I was able to validate and turn my experiences around.…

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