{"id":13693,"date":"2023-02-21T07:04:39","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T15:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/?p=13693"},"modified":"2023-05-11T14:54:45","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T21:54:45","slug":"workplace-microaggression-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/workplace-microaggression-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"15+ Alarming Workplace Microaggression Statistics [2023]: Trends + Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Skip -->\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/static.zippia.com\/galleries\/css\/htgaj.css\" \/>\n<style>#jobsNearToYou{display:none;}.noImage-major-hero{display:none;}.major-hero-header-wrapper.w-100{display:none;}@media only screen and (min-width: 800px){.intro-research{}}#jopbTypeEntryContainer{display:none;}<\/style>\n<style>\n\tth, td {\n\t\twhite-space: normal !important;\n\t\tword-wrap: break-word;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<p><b>Research Summary:<\/b> Discrimination in the workplace comes in many forms, and even discrete actions or comments can have an extremely detrimental effect on your experience in the workplace. Unfortunately, marginalized groups often deal with discriminatory actions, incidents, and words that could be considered microaggressions.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about how common microaggressions are in the workplace and their effects, we\u2019ve gathered an extensive list of US-based statistics. According to our extensive research:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"large-bullets\">\n<li>\n<p><b>68%<\/b> of Americans say microaggressions are a serious workplace problem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>36%<\/b> of Americans have witnessed microaggressions at work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>26%<\/b> of Americans have experienced microaggressions at work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>64% of women<\/b> have experienced gender-based microaggressions at work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Just under <b>one-fourth (24%) of racial\/ethnic minorities<\/b> have experienced microaggressions at work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further analysis, we broke down the data in the following ways:<br \/>\n<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/workplace-microaggression-statistics\/#Types_of_Microaggressions\">Types of Microaggressions<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/workplace-microaggression-statistics\/#Experience_of_Microaggressions\">Experience<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/workplace-microaggression-statistics\/#Opinions_of_Microaggressions\">Opinions<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" id=\"Types_of_Microaggressions\">Types of Microaggressions<\/h2>\n<p>Microaggressions can come in many forms, and their subtleness can cause many of those who experience them not even to realize they\u2019ve been discriminated against. Here are some essential facts to find out more about the different types of microaggressions and their commonality:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"large-bullets\">\n<li>\n<p><b>28% of employees have been spoken over at work.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>While this microaggression doesn\u2019t necessarily pertain to race or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/gender-discrimination-bias-job-descriptions\/\">gender<\/a>, it can still be incredibly disheartening to feel like your voice isn\u2019t heard in the workplace. This is especially true for minorities in the workplace, who may already feel out of place or \u201cotherized\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Only 29% of racial and ethnic minorities report competency microaggressions.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>These microaggressions are categorized by co-workers assuming you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/7-effective-ways-to-reward-your-employees\/\">perform tasks<\/a> incorrectly or that you need an extra, unwarranted explanation or two. Often, you may feel infantilized when experiencing a competency microaggression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Unprofessionalism is the most common type of microaggression, with 30% of employees experiencing it.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Being addressed in an unprofessional way is something almost a third of the US workforce deals with, but there are other common microaggressions as well.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the top five include: Being told you\u2019re \u201cwell spoken\u201d (29%), being talked over (28%), having someone repeating your idea and presenting it as their own (24%), and being asked about your dating life (24%).<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Type of microaggression<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Share of employees who\u2019ve experienced it<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Addressed in an unprofessional way<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Told you\u2019re \u201cwell-spoken\u201d<\/td>\n<td>29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Talked over<\/td>\n<td>28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Someone repeating your ideas as their own<\/td>\n<td>24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Asked about dating life<\/td>\n<td>24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Positive comments about your body<\/td>\n<td>23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Asked about qualifications<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Being mistaken for someone in a role lower than yours<\/td>\n<td>18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Demeaning remarks about \u201cpeople like you\u201d<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Negative comments about your body<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" id=\"Experience_of_Microaggressions\">Experience of Microaggressions<\/h2>\n<p>No two experiences of microaggressions are necessarily the same. These experiences can come from unexpected sources. Consider these examples:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"large-bullets\">\n<li>\n<p><b>30% of respondents believe microaggressions from senior people are worse than from a peer.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Broken down, 14% say microaggressions from senior people are worse than microaggressions from peers, while 16% say they\u2019re much worse. By contrast, only 7% of respondents think microaggressions from peers are either somewhat or much worse.<\/p>\n<p><b>Peer vs Senior Person Microaggressions<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Which is worse<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Share of respondents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Peer is much worse<\/td>\n<td>4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Peer is somewhat worse<\/td>\n<td>3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No difference<\/td>\n<td>57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Senior person is somewhat worse<\/td>\n<td>14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Senior person is much worse<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No answer<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>36% of employees have witnessed microaggressions at work.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s also important to note that 24% are unsure of whether or not they\u2019ve experienced microaggressions at work, and given the nature of microaggressions, it could be assumed that some of these individuals witnessed them unknowingly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Have you witnessed a microaggression?<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Share of respondents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unsure<\/td>\n<td>24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No answer<\/td>\n<td>2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>26% of Americans have experienced microaggressions at work.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Luckily, 51% of people haven\u2019t experienced microaggressions at work, but it is worth noting that 22% aren\u2019t sure if they\u2019ve experienced a microaggression or not.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Have you experienced microaggression at work?<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Share of respondents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unsure<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No answer<\/td>\n<td>2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>31% of people call out microaggressions when they occur.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Likewise, 31% do nothing, making these the most common responses when someone experiences a microaggression.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Response to a microaggression<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Share of respondents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Called them out at the time<\/td>\n<td>31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nothing<\/td>\n<td>31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spoke to them after the fact<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consider leaving the company<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reported the incident to the manager<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reported the incident to HR<\/td>\n<td>11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Leave the company<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other<\/td>\n<td>12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No answer<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>48% of women say they\u2019ve experienced a microaggression on the basis of their gender.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Women deal with more gender-based discrimination than men, as only 21% report experiencing microaggressions on the basis of their gender.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 130px;\">Microaggression<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 100px;\">Men<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 100px;\">Women<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gender<\/td>\n<td>21%<\/td>\n<td>48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical appearance<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Race<\/td>\n<td>37%<\/td>\n<td>23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Education<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>62% of Black workers have experienced microaggressions on the basis of their race.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Black workers report dealing with the most race-related microaggressions, but this is an issue for other races as well. For instance, 50% of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/hispanic-americans-workplace-resource\/\">Hispanic workers<\/a> also report experiencing microaggressions on the basis of their race. While on the only hand, only 16% of White workers report the same.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 135px;\">Microaggression<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 80px;\">White<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 80px;\">Black<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 80px;\">Hispanic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Race<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<td>62%<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gender<\/td>\n<td>37%<\/td>\n<td>24%<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<td>18%<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical appearance<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<td>24%<\/td>\n<td>29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Education<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<td>18%<\/td>\n<td>26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" id=\"Opinions_of_Microaggressions\">Opinions of Microaggressions<\/h2>\n<p>Many might believe that microaggressions aren\u2019t taken seriously in the workplace, but luckily, many employees seem to have caught on to their insidious nature. To find out more about what people think about workplace microaggressions, here are some key facts:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"large-bullets\">\n<li>\n<p><b>33% of employees believe microaggressions are a \u201cvery serious\u201d problem in the workplace.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In fact, the majority of employees (68%) believe microaggressions are at least a somewhat serious problem, while only 31% believe it\u2019s either not a serious problem or not a problem at all.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">How serious of a problem are microaggressions at work?<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Share of respondents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Very serious<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Somewhat serious<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Not so serious<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Not at all serious<\/td>\n<td>9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No answer<\/td>\n<td>1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>51% of people believe discrimination in the workplace is getting better.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Luckily, a majority of people in the US believe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/age-discrimination-statistics\/\">discrimination<\/a> is getting better. Unfortunately, though, just under half believe that it\u2019s the same as always or even getting worse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Opinions on discrimination in the workplace<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 120px;\">Share of respondents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Getting better<\/td>\n<td>51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>About the same as always<\/td>\n<td>38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Getting worse<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No answer<\/td>\n<td>1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>67% of people believe that if someone commits a microaggression in the workplace, they should be made to apologize.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As opposed to the 27% who don\u2019t believe an apology is necessary. In many ways, this seems like a simple solution for resolving the situation, but it\u2019s still unclear how effective this is at preventing the behavior in the future.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"workplace-microaggression-faq\">Workplace Microaggression FAQ<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"ordered-list-large\">\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>How do microaggressions affect the workplace?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Microaggressions affect the workplace in a net negative way.<\/b> For example, workers who experience microaggressions show increased burnout and reduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/job-satisfaction-statistics\/\">job satisfaction<\/a>. This ultimately contributes to the fact that 10% of workers who experience microaggressions will leave the company.<\/p>\n<p>This then has the cascading effect of causing poor company reviews, which will drive more new employees away and reflect poorly on your company culture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>What are examples of microaggressions in the workplace?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The most common example of microaggressions in the workplace is being treated unprofessionally, but there are many others as well.<\/b> Here is an extensive list of common microaggressions you could experience:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"large-bullets\">\n<li>\n<p>Being addressed in an unprofessional way<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Being told you\u2019re \u201cwell-spoken\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Being talked over in a meeting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Someone repeating your ideas as their own<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Being asked about your dating life<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Receiving positive comments about your body<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Being asked about your qualifications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Being mistaken for someone in a role lower than yours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Receiving demeaning remarks about \u201cpeople like you\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Receiving negative comments about your body<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>How can microaggressions at work be prevented?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Microaggressions at work can be prevented through company policy, education and fostering a positive company culture.<\/b> For example, here are some simple ways companies can reduce and ultimately eliminate microaggressions at work:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"large-bullets\">\n<li>\n<p>Provide educational seminars and programs to employees, so they can be more aware of what would be considered a microaggression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Have a system that allows for the identification of misbehaviors, and provide an open environment for employees to report occurrences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Provide consequences to employees to commit microaggressions, whether minor or serious.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Take surveys and regularly evaluate the health of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/company-culture\/\">company culture<\/a> among employees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>How do you address microaggressions at work?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Microaggressions at work are best addressed through education and understanding.<\/b> Often, when microaggressions occur, they\u2019re not out of malice but rather the result of the person who committed the act not understanding the connotations behind their words.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, to address and prevent actions, it\u2019s important to inform people of the harm they\u2019ve caused, why it was harmful, and how to prevent the behavior in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, if the behavior continues, it\u2019s important to address it by providing consequences. This sends the message that harmful rhetoric in the workplace will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>As of 2023, 68% of people believe microaggressions are a problem in the workplace, and there\u2019s a reason why. At least 26% of Americans have experienced microaggressions at work, and more specifically, 48% of women have experienced microaggressions on the basis of their gender, and 62% of Black workers have experienced them on the basis of their race.<\/p>\n<p>This showcases a troubling trend in that many minorities, and vulnerable communities still feel outcasted or unsafe in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there are ways companies can mitigate these issues. By addressing microaggressions, providing education to employees, and punishing recurring offenders, a more positive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/work-environment\/\">work environment<\/a> can be fostered and built.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"sources\">Sources:<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"ordered-list-large\">\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fordharrison.com\/diversity-in-the-works-recognizing-and-stopping-microaggressions-in-the-workplace\">FordHarrison &#8211; Diversity in the Works: Recognizing and Stopping Microaggressions in the Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/curiosity\/microaggressions-research\/\">Curiosity at Work &#8211; Study: microaggressions in the workplace<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/biancabarratt\/2018\/10\/28\/the-microaggressions-still-prevalent-in-the-workplace\/?sh=28c506669c3b\">Forbes &#8211; The Microaggressions Still Prevalent In The Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/328394\/one-four-black-workers-report-discrimination-work.aspx\">Gallup &#8211; One in Four Black Workers Report Discrimination at Work<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2022\/05\/research-the-real-time-impact-of-microaggressions\">HBR &#8211; Research: The Real-Time Impact of Microaggressions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research Summary: Discrimination in the workplace comes in many forms, and even discrete actions or comments can have an extremely detrimental effect on your experience in the workplace. 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