Counteracting socio-economic microaggressions

Tips on counteracting socio-economic microaggressions and creating an inclusive environment

Tips on counteracting socio-economic microaggressions and creating an inclusive environment

  • When you meet new people, be curious about their interests and aspirations rather than only their background 
  • Don’t assume that everyone’s life or family is like yours
  • Recognise that people’s knowledge is different to yours but no less valuable  
  • Seek to challenge some of the unhelpful and untrue mythology linking the relationship of wealth to intelligence or hard work.
  • Make space for everyone’s voice to be heard.
  • Educate yourself about different forms of discrimination to recognise when comments or behaviour may be harmful or upsetting to others.
  • Familiarise yourself with the University’s Dignity and Respect policy, which provides the framework we expect our students and staff to follow to help create a safe and inclusive culture for everyone in our community.