Responding to Offensive Jokes and Microaggressions

Microaggressions are statements, actions, or incidents that involve indirect, subtle, intentional or unintentional discrimination against members of a minoritized group (racial, ethnic or religious minorities, LGBTQ folks, older people, people with disabilities, etc.). Many studies have found that microaggressions have a significant negative impact on people’s mental and physical health over time and result in a sense of not belonging on campus (this is one of the chief reasons students fail to complete their academic journeys). In this introductory workshop, you’ll get a chance to learn several strategies for responding to microaggressions (including offensive jokes). This workshop will be facilitated by nationally-recognized dialogue facilitator, Libby Roderick, Director of Difficult Dialogues from the University of Alaska, and member of DDNRC.

- Audience: U-M only (students, faculty and staff)
- Level: Introductory
- Facilitator(s): Libby Roderick

ABOUT DIFFICULT DIALOGUES
Difficult Dialogues Meet the Moment Initiative is made possible though partnership between LSA Undergraduate Education; Division of Student Life; U-M Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement; Stephen M. Ross School of Business; Raoul Wallenberg Institute; The Program on Intergroup Relations; and Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center. Find workshops, coaching, and more at myumi.ch/difficult-dialogues.