Structures to confront and dismantle microaggressions encourage dialogue rather than defensiveness.
physicians and scapegoat in addressing diversity and inclusion by just focusing on the patient experience and perspective.” —A Black, Muslim woman/female practicing radiologist
How to be accountable When microaggressions are encountered, the initial reaction may be to question whether the transgression actually occurred (“Did I mishear him?”) and to discount the behavior (“I’m sure she didn’t mean what she said” or “He must have been tired and misspoke”). Depending on the circumstances, there is risk and danger in the recipient ignoring or engaging the offender. It’s often a “no win” conundrum for the victim.
Structures to confront and dismantle microaggressions encourage dialogue rather than defensiveness. Focusing on what behavior was observed and how that action made the recipient feel is core to this process.
Allies are often bystanders to microaggressions and can be powerful in
affecting positive outcomes. By openly acknowledging someone who was interrupted or overlooked, or supporting a wronged colleague, such agents can mitigate some of the deleterious effects of an incident. In that microaggressions are harmful to team members, they are destructive to team cohesion and the shared mission of the group.
As we work to craft a more inclusive and diverse IR workforce, honing our appreciation of this subtle dynamic is essential in dismantling the harmful and very real effects of microaggressions.
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