If one were to read much of the psychological literature on microaggressions uncritically, one would come away with the conclusion that they are a serious problem. If so, it is very hard to discern ...

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 ...

Pregnant women of color who complain about medical professionals committing “gendered racial microaggressions” during OB/GYN visits are more likely to experience elevated blood pressure after giving ...

Microaggressions are seemingly innocuous verbal, behavioural or environmental slights against members of minority communities. The term microaggressions was coined by American psychiatrist Chester ...

Many microaggressions are subtle, but they can still harm marginalized employees and create a toxic work culture. Over the past few decades, companies have taken significant steps to improve workplace ...

Editor's note: The following column first appeared on the author's blog, Res ipsa loquitur – The thing itself speaks. There is a controversy in Oregon over a proposed change in the ethics rule from ...

Our guest, Dr. Jussim, has written multiple excellent articles detailing the problems with microaggression research. According to Jussim, research on microaggressions is mixed, unsettled, and “in its ...

Bullying is sadly a common experience for Australian children and teenagers. It is estimated at least 25% experience bullying at some point in their schooling. The impacts can be far-reaching and ...

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 ...

What are the tell-tale signs of racism? Well, according to those training our civil servants, an eye-roll now qualifies. An investigation has exposed the scale of the government’s training schemes ...