Many jurisdictions have defined bullying separately or have included bullying as part of the definition of behaviours associated with harassment or violence. For example, Prince Edward Island has defined harassment in their Workplace Harassment Regulations as:
[b] "harassment" means any inappropriate conduct, comment, display, action or gesture or any bullying that the person responsible for the conduct, comment, display, action or gesture or the bullying knows, or ought reasonably to know, could have a harmful effect on a worker's psychological or physical health or safety, and includes
[i] conduct that is based on any personal characteristic such as, but not limited to, race, creed, religion, colour, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, physical size or weight, age, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, gender identity or pregnancy, and
[ii] inappropriate sexual conduct that is known, or ought reasonably to be known, to the person responsible for the conduct to be unwelcome, including, but not limited to, sexual solicitations or advances, sexually suggestive remarks, jokes or gestures, circulating or sharing inappropriate images, or unwanted physical contact.
Other resources include in British Columbia, WorkSafeBC has developed policies and resources related specifically to workplace bullying and harassment. The Treasury Board of Canada has published “People to People Communication – Preventing and Resolving Harassment for a Healthy Workplace”.
If there is no legislation which specifically addressed bullying, the general duty clause to provide a safe and healthy workplace establishes the duty of employers to protect employees from risks at work. These risks can include harm from both physical and psychological health aspects.
In addition, federal and provincial human right laws prohibit harassment related to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned conviction, or sexual orientation. In certain situations, these laws may apply to bullying.
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Abstract
Language matters and can have profound effects on individuals’ sense of belonging, self-efficacy, and science identity. This article explores identifying and addressing microaggressions in the everyday language of scientific environments that may be key to making science classrooms, laboratories, and conferences inclusive professional contexts.
Language matters. What we say can have profound effects on an individual’s sense of belonging, self-efficacy, and science identity. Think back to a time when you felt slighted or invalidated by something that was said to you. Were you upset? Angry? Confused? Did you doubt yourself? Were you uncertain how to respond? To what extent did one small comment dominate your thoughts or interfere with other tasks you were trying to accomplish? Now imagine this slight occurred in an area where you aspired to have success: in your research laboratory, in a classroom, during a conference, or in a faculty meeting. How does such language affect your ability to concentrate on your professional and academic responsibilities in these environments?
Similarly, we can ourselves use language that may slight or invalidate someone else, even with only the best of intentions. We all make mistakes and may lack awareness of the way our words may affect those around us. We also all have unconscious biases that influence how we interact with one another. While we may or may not be aware of, or effectively address, biases, they are a part of everyday life for nearly all humans. And these biases exist regardless of the view that science and scientists are somehow supposed to be rational, objective, and unbiased. As scientific professionals, we must recognize that our own conscious and unconscious biases, and language related to them, may have large impacts on our students and colleagues. One of the ways that these biases can manifest is in our language, through the use of microaggressions. Here, we use the term “microaggressions” to refer to brief, sometimes subtle, everyday exchanges that either consciously or unconsciously disparage others based on their personal characteristics or perceived group membership [Pierce et al., 1978
Microaggressions have moved into the popular lexicon recently, and more people are becoming aware of their existence in both personal and professional contexts. Colleges around the country are increasingly becoming more attentive to microaggressions in the culture of higher education and to the effects of microaggressions on the students and faculty at their institutions [Zamudio-Suarez, 2016
Science can be an isolating and psychologically challenging field for many young scholars who embark upon a scientific career. While some efforts have helped improve the climate for students on some campuses, and strides have been made in increasing access and diversity in science, low retention rates in the sciences and the scarcity of women and people of color in leadership positions show that there is much work to be done in creating a safe and welcoming scientific environment for all [Blickenstaff, 2005
WHAT ARE MICROAGGRESSIONS?
The term “microaggression” was first coined in 1978 by Chester M. Pierce to describe a phenomenon of subtle negative exchanges directed toward African Americans [Pierce et al., 1978
EXPLORING CATEGORIES OF MICROAGGRESSIONS: MICROASSAULTS, MICROINSULTS, AND MICROINVALIDATIONS
Scholars have proposed three categories of microaggressions that can occur in everyday interactions: microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations. In which category a particular microaggression may fall usually depends on the context surrounding the microaggression, as well as the effect this language has on those who hear it. Here, we explore each of the three types of microaggressions. Then, we present two example scenarios—situated purposefully in scientific professional contexts—for each of these types of microaggressions. These examples, along with several additional examples, can also be found in Table 1.
TABLE 1.
Microaggressions in science examples [inspired by Sue et al., 2007
TypeMicroaggressionMessageMicroassault“It’s so gay that we can’t get this assay to work correctly.”Being gay is bad/abnormal.“Really, it’s ridiculous that anyone believes in God, you can’t be a real scientist if you believe in God.”Religious people cannot be scientists.“You should do med school back in Mexico, because I don’t think people like you can succeed here.”Hispanic people cannot be successful in America.“It’s a shame you are having kids in graduate school, you could have really been something special”Women cannot have children and succeed in science.Microinsult“I didn’t do well, but, oh well, girls aren’t supposed to be good at science anyway, ha-ha.”Women cannot be good at science.“Is there any way you could dial back the accent a bit? It really makes you sound unscientific.”You cannot have an accent and be a scientist.“You’re the first Black person I have had in my bio classes, it must be hard being an athlete and a biology major.”African Americans are only in school for athletics.“A plain white lab coat? But you’re gay, so your lab coat should be fabulous!”All gay people dress a certain way.Microinvalidation“Race isn’t an issue in our department, students just need to take better advantage of the resources on campus.”Students’ racial experiences do not matter.“The book is expensive, but it shouldn’t be an issue. Just have your parents pay for it.”Students’ financial situations are not an issue in my class.“We only focus on males mating with females in this class because that is all we care about in genetics.”We do not care about nonheterosexual experiences.“I don’t believe Dr. Doe was being sexist with his comments, you’re blowing this out of proportion.”You are being too sensitive, and I understand your experience better than you.
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Microassaults: Definition and Examples
Of the three types of microaggressions, microassaults are perhaps the easiest to identify and most closely related to outright prejudice and discrimination. Derald Wing Sue [2010, p. 28]
Microassault: Dominique’s Lab Meeting.
Dominique’s principal investigator [PI] is presenting an update on the state of research in lab meeting when one of her colleagues, Ruth, in reference to an experiment that is not working, exclaims, “It’s so gay that we can’t get this assay to work correctly.” Dominique’s PI seems oblivious to the microaggression and continues with the presentation. By using the term “gay” in a derogatory manner, Ruth is communicating a biased attitude toward individuals of a particular sexual orientation, which could have a strong negative affect on any LGBTQIA—lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual—individual present, as an aspect of their personal identity is being portrayed negatively. By not responding, Dominique’s PI also sets up an environment in the laboratory that tacitly allows the use of such language and that is unwelcoming to LGB individuals.
Microassault: Jay’s Biotechnology Course.
Jay is coteaching a biotechnology course that focuses on big breakthroughs in science with his colleague Anya. Jay had just been discussing the role of religion in the history of science, when Anya chimes in: “Really, it’s ridiculous that anyone believes in God. You can’t be a real scientist if you believe in God.” When Anya uses this kind of language, she signals that she denies the science identity of anyone who may be religious. In a course context, this language can have damaging impacts on students’ views of science and scientists, as well as on the instructor–student relationship.
Microinsults: Definition and Examples
Microinsults are described by Sue [2010, p. 31]
Microinsult: Jorge’s Exam.
Jorge is teaching and has just handed back midterm exams for an introductory biology class. He hears a female student, Ashley, exclaim, “I didn’t do well, but, oh well, girls aren’t supposed to be good at science anyway, ha-ha.” By espousing a negative stereotype about women in science, Ashley is not only being insensitive to her own identity, but she may also affect other female students around her. Microaggressions such as this microinsult do not always come from people outside an identified group and may be even more damaging coming from within the self-identified group [Murphy-Shigematsu, 2010
Microinsult: Jasmine’s Graduate Seminar.
Jasmine is one of several faculty members sitting in on a graduate seminar on presentation skills. It is Charles’s turn to give his practice presentation and he has a thick Southern American English accent. At the end of the presentation, one of the other faculty members, Claire, makes the comment: “Is there any way you could dial back the accent a bit? It really makes you sound unscientific.” Claire, by making this request of Charles, is sending the message that there is something abnormal about the way Charles speaks and that if he really wants to be a scientist, he will have to change this aspect of his personal identity, which is likely deeply connected to his home culture and family.
Microinvalidation: Definition and Examples
Microinvalidations, in the words of Sue [2010, p. 37]
Microinvalidation: Lisa’s Faculty Meeting.
Lisa is in a biology faculty meeting when the topic of Black students not feeling comfortable in biology classrooms is raised. The chair of the department asserts that a lack of belonging by Black students could not be an issue, because there are no issues with race in the department, and then goes on to suggest that the students just need to take better advantage of the resources on campus. This response seems to shut down any discussion, and several of Lisa’s colleagues, including the only Black faculty member, look uncomfortable. By denying the realities of the Black students on campus, the biology chair is sending the message that the department does not take the concerns of this population of students seriously. It also sends a negative message to the Black faculty member, suggesting that the department may not be supportive if similar discussions are raised in relation to faculty issues.
Microinvalidation: John’s Cellular Biology Course.
John is sitting in the first day of cellular biology with his friend Chase. When discussing the expectations for the class, the professor, Amhad, says, “The book is expensive, but it shouldn’t be an issue. Just have your parents pay for it.” John knows Chase is paying for his education himself, because his parents do not have the finances to help, and John can tell Chase is immediately uncomfortable with the comment. By making this statement, Amhad is invalidating the feelings of Chase and maybe more students who are worried about their finances for school and simply may not have the familial resources that are being assumed by the instructor.
ADVERSE EFFECTS OF MICROAGGRESSIONS
But why does it matter if someone has aspects of their personal identity ridiculed, challenged, or dismissed? While we have shared the definitions of different types of microaggressions and offered some examples, microaggressions are a particularly complex topic to understand, especially if one does not have much personal experience with them. In particular, the psychological and emotional harm that they can precipitate may be hard to conceptualize. As such, we provide a brief analogy that may prove helpful to readers in considering research findings on the adverse effects of microaggressions.
Imagine someone pokes you with their finger. The physical impact of this poking on your body could range from mildly annoying to harmless depending on who is poking you and under what circumstances. If you are poked infrequently, you might not think much about it and not see being poked as such a big deal. However, when you are frequently and repeatedly poked, it may become tiresome, a distraction, and a burden. For example, you may start to become wary of others, because you do not know if the person coming up to speak with you after a conference might be about to poke you. If you happen to react negatively to someone who just poked you, because you happen to have been poked a lot that week, that person may assert that you are overreacting. You may even start to rationalize the poking as being justified and have negative feelings about yourself, because others have told you that being poked is trivial.
We can even conceptualize the three different types of microaggressions in the context of this poking analogy. For a microassault, the person poking you may not care that it is affecting you or may have rationalized why they are doing it, even as they are consciously aware that they are poking you and that it has consequences. With microinsults, the person poking you may not even be aware they are poking you and may not be aware that their poking can have negative effects. Finally, with microinvalidations, the person may be poking you or know you are being poked, but may not think it matters or is a cause for concern.
In addition to the aforementioned negative effects, being poked can result in persistent problems. If you keep being poked in the same spot [i.e., hearing the same microaggression repeatedly], you could develop a bruise at that spot. Or if you already have an injury from another serious trauma, being poked in that spot may really hurt. Considering this analogy to being poked frequently and repeatedly may allow some to begin to see how repeated small events could accrue and lead to larger negative impacts on individuals. Importantly, all of these experiences could distract from a person’s focus, concentration, and success in an academic setting. In the end, being poked—just like experiencing a microaggression—could be much more than a minor annoyance, having tangible and harmful consequences. Ultimately, no one wants to be poked all day, physically or verbally.
While the research literature is expanding, there is already evidence that microaggressions can lead to a range of psychological impacts that can impede learning, engagement, and belongingness in a scientific or academic setting [Torres and Driscoll, 2010
The presence of microaggressions can also trigger a phenomenon known as stereotype threat, in which individuals may worry about confirming a negative stereotype of their group in a situation in which they aspire to do well [Steele and Aronson, 1995
Microaggressions can also leave a person feeling isolated, especially if they are already a minority in a scientific environment. Such events can be especially detrimental when the individual is a member of an underrepresented group in that particular context. This feeling of isolation can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression [Wang et al., 2011
Much of the research on microaggressions has been performed in relation to race and ethnicity. However, research into microaggressions related to other personal characteristics such as gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic status is well under way, and many of the same principles appear to apply to these many other aspects of personal identity [Constantine, 2007
WHY MICROAGGRESSIONS MATTER, ESPECIALLY IN EFFORTS TO PROMOTE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY IN THE SCIENCES
Microaggressions may be an especially underappreciated factor in our current understanding of the impediments to increasing diversity in the sciences. Male faculty and students consistently underestimate female performance in the classroom [Moss-
Racusin et al., 2012
And a lack of a welcoming scientific environment does not end in classrooms with students, but rather extends to the faculty level, where there is a lack of women and underrepresented minorities in leadership positions [Blickenstaff, 2005
So, how do we begin to improve the climate in science? While microaggressions may not be the sole cause of these climate issues, being aware of our use of language and acknowledging that what we say may have large impacts on our students and our colleagues, may be one possible avenue for improvement [Seidel et al., 2015
STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING MICROAGGRESSIONS
Because it is important to acknowledge and address microaggressions, what are some ways in which we can begin to do so in our professional scientific contexts? There are several considerations when deciding how to address a microaggression. These include the severity of the microaggression, the context and culture, who generated the microaggression, and how hearing the microaggression may have affected those present.
Boysen [2012] identified several ways to address racial microaggressions in a classroom environment. These included direct confrontation, class discussion, private confrontation, and providing counterexamples [Boysen, 2012
Every context and situation is different, so ultimately there is no one solution for addressing microaggressions, but several key strategies from the research literature emerge as effective for mitigating the negative effects of microaggressions. First, acknowledging the microaggression is important for showing anyone affected that you are aware of the issue and that the potentially harmful situation is being given full consideration. Second, validating the negative feelings that can be caused by the microaggression is essential. Acknowledging the negative feelings that result from microaggressions can support those who may be affected, removing the cognitive load of having to analyze whether or not their feelings are valid [Gaztambide, 2012
Currently, there are no guidelines or research as to which strategies to use or in what order, and some may not be appropriate for every situation. Yet keeping these strategies in mind when faced with the difficult reality of microaggressions can provide opportunities for action. No situation will ever be handled perfectly. Often, awareness that a microaggression has occurred may not occur until it is identified by another individual, and it is still key to address the issue, because negative feelings brought on by microaggressions can linger and build up over time. By treating our students and colleagues with respect and compassion, we can create a more welcoming environment for everyone in science.
To help apply the ideas presented for addressing microaggressions, we highlight some potential ways in which these strategies could be used in three of the scenarios presented earlier. These strategies are not necessarily the most appropriate or only way to deal with the microaggressions in question, but rather are starting ideas on how to address a microaggression in a scientific context and not simply let such language occur without notice.
Microassault: Dominique’s Lab Meeting
Dominique’s PI is presenting an update on the state of research in a lab meeting when one of her colleagues, Ruth, in reference to an experiment not working, exclaims, “It’s so gay that we can’t get this assay to work correctly.” Dominique’s PI seems oblivious to the microaggression and continues with the presentation. One possible way Dominique could handle this scenario is to first politely stop the meeting to point out the sexual orientation microassault and inform Ruth that this type of language is not appreciated or productive. Dominique can then let the PI proceed with the meeting in whatever way the PI then chooses. It would also be helpful for Dominique to follow up with both Ruth and the PI in private. By following up with Ruth, Dominique may better support her in understanding the potential impacts of that type of language. Dominique may also want to meet with the PI to discuss how they might work together to foster a culture of inclusion in the laboratory and share why addressing such language in science is important.
Microinsult: Jorge’s Exam
Jorge is teaching and has just handed back midterm exams for an introductory biology class. He hears a female student, Ashley, exclaim, “I didn’t do well, but, oh well, girls aren’t supposed to be good at science anyway, ha-ha.” How should Jorge handle this microaggression example? In this case, one potential option for Jorge would be to call attention to this gender microinsult and make sure his students know that this is an issue he takes very seriously. Jorge could then lead a discussion in which he addresses this issue by bringing up the idea of stereotype threat and why this type of thinking is just not true. Then, Jorge could make himself available to any students who may need to discuss the issue further. It is generally important to address the microaggression privately with the individual from whom the language originated, but it may be even more crucial to do so in this case. Because the microaggression was in some sense self-inflicted, the language may reflect larger issues for which this student could use mentoring and support.
Microinvalidation: Lisa’s Faculty Meeting
Lisa is in a biology faculty meeting when the topic of Black students not feeling comfortable in biology classrooms is raised. The chair of the department says this is cannot be an issue, because they have no issues with race in the department, and suggests the students just need to take better advantage of the resources on campus. This response seems to shut down any discussion, and several of Lisa’s colleagues, including the only Black faculty member, look uncomfortable. In this situation, it may be too risky for Lisa to call out her chair in front of the rest of the department, but it is crucial that this racial microinvalidation not go unaddressed. In this situation, one option would be for Lisa to meet with her chair privately to address her concerns about the microaggression. Lisa can then attempt to clarify why this issue is still a problem, even if the chair does not see it as problematic. Lisa can then make herself available to meet with any of her colleagues who want to work on addressing the issue, including her Black faculty colleague.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW RESEARCH ON MICROAGGRESSIONS IN THE SCIENCES
Given the emerging research on the presence and impact of microaggressions in other fields, it is clear that the everyday language used in scientific professional contexts does indeed matter, perhaps far more than has been acknowledged. As such, much more research on the presence and impact of microaggressions in the sciences is warranted. For example, how frequently, and to what extent do undergraduate students experience microaggressions in the context of their science courses? To what extent might the prevalence of microaggressive language vary across courses in different undergraduate science disciplines? Might the personal characteristic that is the focus of microaggressive language differ in different disciplines, for example, are there more gender microaggressions in the physical sciences? And how do the presence, frequency, and nature of microaggressions correlate with student achievement or performance gaps, as well as retention and graduation rates in these undergraduate majors?
Additionally, research on microagressions will need to extend beyond classroom contexts and into other scientific professional contexts, including research laboratories, lab group meetings, faculty meetings, and scientific conferences. To what extent can future research investigations detect microaggressions in these contexts, variation across the different contexts, and correlations with progress in the sciences toward promoting inclusion, equity, and diversity? Such investigations, situated squarely in the sciences, are likely highly relevant to persistent challenges in diversifying the sciences and are beginning to emerge [e.g., Anderson, 2017
Finally, research is also needed to increase our understanding of a potentially key antidote to microaggressions, namely microaffirmations, which are purposefully positive and inclusive everyday language [Rowe, 2008
CONCLUSION
Think back to when you may have felt slighted or invalidated by a casual comment by others related to an aspect of your personal identity. How might your experience have been different if you knew others around you would acknowledge and deal with the slight? Addressing microaggressions may at first feel overwhelming, but even small steps may be key in changing professional culture. Additionally, none of us want to think of ourselves as the kind of person who would say things that are hurtful to others. Yet all of us have likely produced microaggressions unintentionally, and increasing our attention to our language could help us avoid these situations. Identifying and addressing microaggressions in the everyday language of our scientific environments may be key to making our disciplines, our classrooms, our laboratories, and our conferences all professional contexts in which everyone can succeed. In fact, attending to inclusion, equity, and diversity in science is essential if we are committed to solving complex problems in the natural world and making exciting discoveries. Our language in interacting with one another along the way may prove to be a far more important variable than we have previously appreciated.
Acknowledgments
We thank Jeff Shinske, Melinda Owens, Sarah Bissonnette, Kristen de Nesnera, Gloriana Trujillo, and Shannon Seidel for their feedback and discussion.
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Is any sentence or string of sentences that conveys an author's idea word for word?
A direct quote is any sentence or string of sentences that conveys an author's idea word-for-word. According to the APA [American Psychological Association], when writing speech content, you must include quotation marks around an author's work when you use his or her keywords, phrases, or sentences.What are some ways to use language ethically in presentations use specific examples?
3.3: Ethical Speaking.Be Honest and Avoid Plagiarism. Identify your sources. Decide when to cite..Cite Sources Properly. Understand paraphrasing and direct quotations. Develop accurate citations..Set Responsible Speech Goals. Promote diversity. Use inclusive language. Avoid hate speech. Raise social awareness..Which of the following is an example of highlighting using signal words and phrases group of answer choices?
Which of the following is an example of highlighting using signal words and phrases? Use words that command your audiences attention, such as "important," "crucial," or "vital."How can a person avoid polarization?
All the skills of communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration are ways to prevent conflict from escalating into polarization which divides a community.