Why are racial slurs so dangerous at work?

Find out why our answer may not be what you expect

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode: 

Racial Slurs are prevalent in organisations

“Perhaps no single act can more quickly ‘alter the conditions of employment and create an abusive working environment’ than the use of an [unambiguous] racial epithet”

Racial Slurs are a form of workplace aggression

“Research shows that Targets of racial slurs experience lower life satisfaction, a higher incidence of post traumatic stress disorder, and worse health conditions”

Racial Slurs have three characteristics

“The authors say racial slurs are serious, overt, and discriminatory. Let’s go through these 1 by 1”

Here are some resources so you can go deeper: 

Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace? Integrating Theory on Intergroup Behavior

Epithet Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster

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