Microaggressions & Inclusive Language
summary
Argues that naming specific microaggressions and changing immediate behavior matters more than vague pledges: shows how a single ally moment turns a hidden period tracker idea into real features, contrasts call out vs call in with concrete scripts, prescribes apology language (“I’m sorry — I said X, that was hurtful; what would you prefer I call you?”), and lists accessibility fixes that actually ship: remove background music, add descriptive alt text, clear link text and transcripts so users with disabilities can use the docs.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Intro
- 1:47What is inclusion
- 3:54Lets change things
- 4:51Our words have power
- 8:03How to respond
- 10:20Disclaimer
- 13:58Callout Callin
- 15:51Dogs and Cats
- 17:19Inclusive Language
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