Understanding and Recognizing Stereotype Threat
Let’s begin to think about how to understand and recognize stereotype threat, both in our workplaces and in society at large.
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Stereotypes may seem harmless, but they pose major threats to employee wellbeing and a functional workplace. In this lesson, we are going to learn more about how we can understand and recognize stereotype threat in our workplaces. This is the first step to creating a more inclusive workplace for all employees.
Learning Goals
By the end of this lesson, I will be able to:
- Explain how stereotype threat can impact the psychological and emotional well-being of Indigenous employees.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to instances of stereotype threat for Indigenous employees in a workplace scenario.
