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The respect deficit & race

—  WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE RESPECT DEFICIT.

How, in the first seconds of our interaction, we treat Black and racialized minority people differently than we do White people. And how our subtle behaviours can adversely alter someone else's trajectory. Often without us even knowing we're doing it.

— TOP 2 TAKEAWAYS:

“During a stop, Police officers were more likely to demonstrate concern for, reassure and respectfully address White over Black drivers”

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“The way we treat people within the first seconds of our interaction with them shapes how comfortable they feel and how well they perform - influencing the outcome of the situation”

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