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(Performative) Allyship

Performative allyship has become the order of the day, with many occupying leadership positions quick to lend rhetorical support to diversity and inclusion.

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What’s in a name?

I have always refused to adapt or anglicise my name to make it easier for English speaking people to pronounce.

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How ‘micro’ are Microaggressions?

There’s a name for what’s happening in these situations when people’s biases against marginalised groups reveal themselves in a way that leaves their victims feeling uncomfortable or insulted: microaggressions.

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The burnout experience

Mental health in the UK is more prevalent today than ever before. Heavy workloads and deadline pressures are a fact of working life.

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Be the change!

As the world is unfolding over diversity and inclusion (D&I) talks, solidarity is being shown to historically marginalised and overlooked communities and some actions are being taken (performative or genuine is another conversation).

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