Women and Gender Bias: Dealing with Microaggressions Women and Gender Bias: Dealing with Microaggressions

Have you ever left an interaction with a colleague feeling upset or like something wasn't quite right? And when you tried to figure out what happened, you couldn't put your finger on it? Or maybe you walked out of a meeting and realized that you didn't get to share your idea because you were continually interrupted? You may have experienced something called a microaggression. In this program, we're going to explore the term, look at what it means, hear some examples, and talk about how to combat them if you find yourself on the receiving end.

Have you ever left an interaction with a colleague feeling upset or like something wasn't quite right? And when you tried to figure out what happened, you couldn't put your finger on it? Or maybe you walked out of a meeting and realized that you didn't get to share your idea because you were continually interrupted? You may have experienced something called a microaggression. In this program, we're going to explore the term, look at what it means, hear some examples, and talk about how to combat them if you find yourself on the receiving end.