- How are minority employees and white employees treated differently?
- White is considered the default race, and thus “invisible”.
- Minority employees are asked to explain the actions of their peers.
- In non-work settings, minorities are treated as dangerous.
- Minorities who hire other minorities are seen as having an agenda.
- Minority employees are seen as less capable.
- Minority employees often feel that their bosses do not believe in them.
- Minorities are feared because they may take legal recourse to poor reviews or termination.
- Minorities are assumed to be lower-level employees.
- It is difficult for minorities to trust white managers. (and vice-versa?)
- How does it make minority employees feel to be considered more for the color of their skin than their accomplishments? How would you feel in the same situation?
- What solutions does the article propose that are helping to bridge the gap?
- Cross-racial communication to educate both groups
- Learning circles with diverse members
What do you think? Did this article surprise you
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