Any employer or manager who is serious about diversity, equity and inclusion should make understanding microaggressions a priority. The term “microaggressions” was first coined in the 70s by Dr.

What’s in a name? Identity, culture, heritage – names undeniably hold a great deal of meaning. As the social justice movement grows within the field of psychology, one researcher – Ranjana Srinivasan ...

Battling cancer is already a mentally taxing time, but it is worse for those in the LGBTQ+ community, who will likely experience microaggressions while receiving cancer care and treatment. There are ...

Bias and prejudice take many forms. Sometimes, they appear obviously calculated to oppress members of marginalized groups and remind them of their “lesser” status. But they can also take more ...

People’s physical and mental health is influenced by a large and diverse array of factors. But how can the attitudes of other people affect individuals’ well-being? In this Special Feature, we examine ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shaping the Future of Work Through Leadership, Culture, and Inclusion. The need to belong at work is more important than ever, as ...

Surgeons and anesthesiologists at Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) in Irvine, California have reported a high prevalence of sexist, racial, and ethnic microaggressions, and these ...

About 1 in 5 Americans experience at least one microaggression daily. While not usually overt, microaggressions are subtle acts of racism. And, despite their name, there’s nothing small about their ...

The term “microaggression” is trending. Inherent in its meaning are the seemingly “little” things forced onto marginalized groups. While most often associated with people of color, women, young people ...

For five years, Margo Gabriel, 34, worked as an administrator for a prestigious university in Boston, where she was the only Black person in her department. Often, when she wore her hair braided or ...