35 Dumb Things WellIntended People S..., Maura Cullen
35 Dumb Things WellIntended People S..., Maura Cullen
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35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say
Surprising Things We Say That Widen the Diversity Gap

Author: Maura Cullen

Narrator: Mary Robinette Kowal

Unabridged: 2 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/26/2016


Synopsis

Even well-intended people can cause harm!Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say: "Some of my best friends are… (Black, White, Asian, etc.)”? or “I don't think of you as… (Gay, Disabled, Jewish, etc.)"? or “I don't see color, I'm colorblind"? These statements and dozens like them can build a divide between us and the people we interact with. Though well-intended, they often widen the diversity gap sometimes causing irreparable harm personally and professionally. If you've ever wanted to be more effective in your communication with others, or have been afraid of saying the wrong thing, then this concise guide is essential to becoming more inclusive and diversity-smart.A powerful diversity training tool from one of the most respected diversity trainers.

About Maura Cullen

Dr. Maura Cullen received her doctorate from the University of Massachusetts in Social Justice & Diversity Education and has over 25 years of experience as a diversity trainer and keynote speaker. Meet her at www.MauraCullen.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by bsolt

For those looking into this book, this is not a book filled with theories or grounding frameworks regarding social justice and the work associated. There are no models on how ally development works or how folks deal with privilege and marginality. What this book does provide is a simple guide on how......more

Goodreads review by Justin

Short, but packed with practical information about how those with good intentions can cause harm and how to avoid the most common pitfalls when communicating with people from different or disadvantaged groups. I'd recommend this book to every human being.......more

Goodreads review by Lesa

This is a good book but nothing that I didn’t know from other books I’ve read. I particularly liked her opening section that frames the 35 dumb things.......more