Recommended Books on Dealing with Microaggressions

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I recently had some clients requesting books on navigating microaggressions. Microaggressions are defined as the everyday, subtle, intentional or even unintentional — interactions, attitudes or behaviours that communicate some sort of bias toward historically marginalised groups (women, people of colour, LGQBT+, indigenous people, religious minorities, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, amongst many more). It could be a simple insult, comment, gesture or even ignorance which can be quite hurtful or painful. The problem is that microaggressions are 'micro' and so often we question our reaction to them, often minimising or dismissing our feelings. However, it's really important to listen to our feelings, feel them no matter how painful and be self-compassionate by drawing the right boundaries we need to in order to respond effectively. Sometimes this might even mean walking away from a relationship be that professional or personal. Here is a selection of literature (fiction, non-fiction and books for kids) that provides guidance on dealing with microaggressions. I hope it's helpful❤

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