What is subtle discrimination?
While the previous cases of discrimination are obvious, inflammatory and offensive behaviours that deserve vigorous scrutiny, we should not divert attention from its more subtle form. Subtle discrimination is, by nature, a bit harder to spot, partly because the offender might know it is wrong or inappropriate but does it anyway. These are acts that are covert or hard to identify, such as comments, jokes, or other behaviours that make people feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Long periods of subtle discrimination or from different sources can be just as damaging as a single act of obvious or severe discrimination.
20
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker