{"product_id":"microintervention-strategies-9781119769965","title":"Microintervention Strategies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how you can help combat micro and macroaggressions against socially devalued groups with this authoritative new resource\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMicrointervention Strategies: What You Can Do to Disarm and Dismantle Indivdiual and Systemic Racism and Bias\u003c\/i\u003e, deliversa cutting-edge exploration and extension of the concept ofmicrointerventionsto combat micro and macroaggressionstargeted at marginalized groups in our society. While racial bias is the primary example used throughout the book, the author's approach is applicable to virtually all forms of bias and discrimination, includingthat directed at those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book calls outunfair and biased institutional policies and practices and presents strategies to help reducethe impact of sexism, heterosexism, ableism, and classism. It provides a new conceptual framework for distinguishing between the different categories ofmicrointerventions, or individual anti-bias actions, and offer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One: Taking Responsibility to Address Bias and Discrimination 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Failure to Act 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Relationship between Macroaggressions and Microaggressions 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Macroaggressions Differ from Microaggressions 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacroassaults in Institutional Policies and Practices 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacroaggressions as Systemic Racism 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacroaggressions in Standard Operating Procedures 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need to Take Action: People of Color, White Allies, and Bystanders 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargets 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite Allies 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBystanders 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two: What Are Microinterventions? 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Microinterventions from Macrointerventions 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Forms of Microinterventions: Strategies and Tactics 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroaffirmations 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroprotections 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrochallenges 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: Psychological Benefits of Microinterventions vs. the Psychological Costs of Inaction 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Anti-racist Interventions: Benefits and Costs 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Targets 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Significant Others 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor White Allies 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Bystanders 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProsocial Norms and Contexts 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychosocial Costs of Racism to Whites: Perpetrator Constriction vs. Liberation 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive Costs to Perpetrators 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffective Costs to Perpetrators 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral Costs to Perpetrators 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpiritual and Moral Cost to Perpetrators 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerpetrator Liberation and Benefits 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four: Barriers to Combatting Micro- and Macroaggressions 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Oblivious, Innocent, and Naïve 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing the Harm 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Harmony and Avoiding Conflict 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFearing Repercussions 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsolation 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoss of Position and Power 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttacks on Character 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological Stress and Burnout 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViolent Threats and Physical Harm 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Paralyzed and Feeling Impotent 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five: Overcoming Silence, Inaction and Complicity 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to Recognize and Decode Hidden Expressions of Bias 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome Aware of the Toxicity and Harmful Impact of Micro\/Macroaggressions 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Norms that Counter Conflict Avoidance and Enhance Racial Dialogues 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppeal to Moral Values 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndertake Antibias Training 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Fair and Just Societal and Organizational Policies and Practices 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising Race-Conscious Children 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek Social Support and Allies 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtain Skills and Tactics to Respond to Macroaggressions 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six: Microintervention Strategy and Tactics to Make the “Invisible” Visible 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging Microaggressions 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Goal: Make Microaggressions Visible 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 1 – Develop Perspicacity 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 2 – Disempower the Innuendo by “Naming” It 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 3 – Undermine the Meta-communication 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 4 – Challenge the Stereotype 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 5 – Broaden the Ascribed Trait to a Universal Human Behavior 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 6 – Ask for Clarification of a Statement or Action 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 7 – Make the Meta-communication Explicit by Restating\/Rephrasing the Statement or Action 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 8 – Reverse, Redirect or Mimic the Statements or Actions of the Offender as If It Was Meant for the Perpetrator 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging Macroaggressions 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Goal: Make Macroaggressions Visible 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 1 – Monitor and Document 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 2 – Encourage Implementing Systems of Evaluation and Accountability 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 3 – Leverage Personal Power and Privileged Identities 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven: Microintervention Strategy and Tactics to Educate Perpetrators and Stakeholders 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Goal: Educate Perpetrators 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 1 – Help Microaggressors Differentiate between Good Intent and Harmful Impact 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 2 – Contradict the Group-Based Stereotype with Opposing Evidence by Personalizing It to Specific Individuals 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 3 – Appeal to the Offender’s Values and Principles 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 4 – Point Out the Commonalities 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 5 – Promote Empathy 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 6 – Point Out How They Benefit 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Goal: Challenging Macroaggressions through Education 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 1 – Raise Critical Thinking 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 2 – Support Antibias Education and Training 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 3 – Highlight the Benefits of Diversity and Equity 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight: Microintervention Strategy and Tactics to Disarm Microaggressions and Macroaggressions 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Goal: Disarm Microaggressions 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 1 – Interrupt the Communication and Redirect It 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTactic # 2 – \u003c\/i\u003eState \u003ci\u003eValues and Set Limits 130\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 3 – Express Disagreement 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 4 – Describe What Is Happening 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 5 – Nonverbal Communication 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 6 – Use an Exclamatory Short Expression 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 7 – Remind Them of the Rules 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging Macroaggressions 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonviolent and Violent Actions 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Goal: Disarming Macroaggressions 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nine: Microintervention Strategy and Tactics for Using External Support and Alliances 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Goal: Seeking External Support\/Validation in Fighting Microaggressions 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 1 – Alert Leadership 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 2 – Report Incident 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 3 – Seek Therapy\/Counseling 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 4 – Seek Spirituality\/Religion\/Community Support 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 5 – Establish a Buddy System 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 6 – Establish or Join a Support Group 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrointervention Cautions 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Goal: Seeking External Support in Fighting Macroaggressions 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 1 – Call on the Support of Human Rights Organizations 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 2 – Initiate Governmental Action 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactic # 4 – Seek Community Support 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Ten: Microinterventions 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrime Time for Developing Minds 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking Race to Children 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrointervention Implications for Caretakers and Educators 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Invisible Visible 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducate Stakeholders 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisarm the Micro\/Macroaggression 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek External Support 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for Future Study 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Index 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 221 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407146230103,"sku":"9781119769965","price":28.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119769965.jpg?v=1730498330","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/microintervention-strategies-9781119769965","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}