CHAPTER SEVENTEENIf I’m the One Being Accused of Cultural Insensitivity or Worse, Aren’t I Already Screwed?

Dear Diversity Diva:

I just got tapped in a complaint that one of my subordinates brought against me. I didn’t do anything wrong but that’s pretty irrelevant now. The accusation alone will ruin my career, won’t it?

Signed,Burnt Toast

What Exactly Am I Being Accused of Again?

Some think that because they are being accused of cultural insensitivity, it means that they are being accused of discrimination. It doesn’t necessarily mean that, but if the accusation of cultural insensitivity isn’t addressed or dealt with, then over time, the allegation of discrimination or bigotry could arise. When such an accusation is not addressed or acknowledged, ...

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