A long-time, low-grade worry for people with disabilities has become a red alert in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Most disabled people at one time or another worry that we and our so-called ...

To the casual observer, I look pretty “normal.” If you catch me walking down the street, you probably can’t tell I’m in pain, probably dizzy, a little more reliant on my maps app than I should have to ...

Internalized ableism refers to when a disabled person absorbs and adopts negative societal messages about disability. These beliefs can affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People can ...

Disability Services at the University of Massachusetts presented an event titled “Everyday Ableism: Disability through a Social Justice Lens” on Thursday. Hosted by Amanda Kraus, Ph.D., the assistant ...

We live in a world now where feelings should not be hurt and activists should never feel challenged. It’s a philosophy playing itself out locally at the University of Washington campus and it’s got ...

Microaggressions are often subtle, so it's often hard to know whether you're committing one or if you're on the receiving end.Francisco Osorio/Flickr A number of Black workers report facing less ...

The past year has shown us that prejudice, bias, and discrimination are a lot more common than many people would like to admit. Many times, this plays out in the form of microaggressions, or indirect, ...

Microaggressions are actions that negatively target a marginalized group or individual. A microaggression is a form of discrimination that can be intentional or accidental. People who engage in ...

Microaggressions may create a hostile environment for people in historically marginalized groups — especially in the healthcare industry. Microinsults, microassaults, and microinvalidations are the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sally Percy is a U.K-based leadership and management journalist. Microaggressions are subtle, everyday slights – both intentional ...

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