Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions

Microaggreessional behavior was definitely something that I didn't really realize until I knew more about it.

Upon realizing the details and the importance of micro aggressions, it can be easier to notice and deal with in a professional environment.

Having a diverse employee group, there are definitely times where it seems as though there are conversations about disagreements and other comments including religious beliefs, sexuality and even age differences.

This week, there were conversations about sexuality preferences and it made the scene uncomfortable to deal with, considering my daughter is a lesbian and I support her sexual lifestyle.

Perspectives on Diversity Culture

The friends that I chose for this assignment are Katrina, and Charlene. 

Katrina is an African American friend of mine.

Her definition of culture "When I hear the word culture I think of the cultural food, clothing, language, religion and festivals."

Her definition of diversity "A variety of different races."

Charlene is a Caucasian friend of mine.

Her definition of culture "When I think of the word culture I think of the culture's traditions, their food, and their religion.

Her definition of diversity "A mixture of races."

3 Culture Items

Three items that I have chosen as a part of my family culture would be:

1. Flag
2. Jar of sand 
3. Picture/postcard

I think that these three things would symbolize my favorite parts about growing up in Guam. The flag would be the most memorable as well as the picture, and the jar of sand would be just for me to remember how the sand felt on my favorite beaches.