Presenter 1

A ted Short guide to being actively anti discriminatory.

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We all want to have a respectful and inclusive workplace, right? And lots of us already are really nice people. We already don’t discriminate against others because of their different characteristics. So that’s okay then. Oh, hang on.

Is it okay? Let’s say you walk into a room and a couple of work colleagues are telling a joke. They’re ridiculing people with a particular characteristic. But the joke isn’t about you, it doesn’t even relate to you, and you’re not doing anything wrong, so I guess you can just walk away.

Of course you can, but if you walk away, it’s unlikely the behavior will change. People might feel opinions they express are acceptable because no one challenges them or questions what they have said.

If you are actively anti discriminatory, you are letting people know that when they say certain things, they have a negative impact. Most people aware of this will change their behavior. Maybe you could report it to your line manager or HR, or maybe you want to biff that nasty joke to smithereens right there and then.

Here are some really important things to remember if you want to do some biffing. B, focus on behavior, not beliefs. Whether we like them or not, people are allowed to have their own set of beliefs and values. Try to challenge those and the conversation could get pretty heavy.

Talk about the behavior that was uncomfortable. No need to stray into underlying beliefs. I, talk about the impact their behavior is having on people around them and avoid exploring their intention. Although most of the time their intention is likely to not have been malicious, it doesn’t matter. It’s the impact that counts.

F, be factual, not fluffy. Stick to the facts and be as accurate and evidential about what they did or said, so there’s no room for argument or opinion. If your message is presented in a rational and non-emotional way, this reduces the chance of people becoming defensive and keeps it clear.

F, only step in if you feel comfortable doing so. If you feel unsafe or intimidated, then choose another way to be actively anti discriminatory.

So there you have it. If you want to be actively anti discriminatory, just remember how to biff. Focus on behavior, talk about the impact of the behavior, be factual. And finally, only step in if you feel comfortable

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