Episode 12 (S3). What are Microaggressions?

Episode 12 (S3). What are Microaggressions?

Author: Nadia, Fran, Eugene March 14, 2021 Duration: 39:51
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about microagressions. What are they and why are they being talked about? Tune in to listen Nadia, Fran and Eugene share their understanding and experiences of microaggressions. This is another interesting and reflective conversati...

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