Stephanie Bolden
Bio:
Stephanie is a principled and passionate woman, who has recently been credentialed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is a proud Dillard University and Florida Institute of Technology alum! Her research interests include behavior analysts’ training and practices regarding cultural diversity, cultural and social determinants of behavior, behavior analysts’ supervisory relationships, and the benefits thereof.
Abstract:
Chapter 28: MICROAGGRESSIONS
Addressing Microaggressions in the Workplace Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Sandra Bland, Alton McCall, Breonna Taylor are names of Black people whose names have been on news sites and painted on social media outlets due to their unjustified deaths by authority figures triggered in the name of racism. These instances are what can be considered the most vile and overt acts of racism. However, before even acting in such an overt manner, racism can be identified in a more toned down way through microaggressions. Though considered “micro” the effects of such subtle racism still leave lingering effects to people of color. In this essay we will identify the origins of microaggressions, identify antecedents and consequences of microaggressions, and provide actionable next steps to take, to decrease microaggressions in the workplace.
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