
Speak up 2025 - Week Two
Posted on Friday, 13 June 2025 under Culture and Belonging,
This week we feature some short videos to help us speak up.
Dealing with controversial topics and responding when someone says something inappropriate:
What to Say When Someone is Offensive
How to Talk to Others About Controversial Topics
Have you heard the term micro-aggressions and wondered what it is?
Microaggression is a statement or action that indirectly, subtly, or unintentionally discriminations against a marginalised group such as a racial or ethnic minority. Other terms are subtle prejudice or backhanded compliments. For example: “You’ve done well compared to other people like you.”
Here’s a short video about addressing microaggressions:
How to Address Microagressions