Subtle Acts of Exclusion

GLOSSARY

ally: In the context of SAE, someone who speaks up about SAE when they themselves are not the subject.

attributional ambiguity: The sense of anxiety created when someone with a marginalized identity is unable to discern whether something happened because of said identity or some other random factors.

bias: Favor toward or prejudice against one thing, person, or group.

bystander: In the context of SAE, an observer who chooses not to speak up.

cisgender: When a person’s gender identity aligns with their biological sex.

cultural fluency: Understanding of cultural context that allows one to communicate cross-culturally or with those who are different from oneself.

culture: Ideas among a group of people of what everything is and how it works. ...