Scott Lilienfeld is a professor of psychology at Emory University in Atlanta. He's widely recognized as one of our discipline's most talented debunkers because he has a knack for exposing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Derald Wing Sue, PhD, understands microaggressions firsthand. He’s the son of Chinese immigrants. He was born in Portland, Oregon, and as a kid was teased because of his ethnicity. He’s a leading ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...