How To Reduce Objectification In Society? New Psychological Research Has An Answer

Unleashing the Power of Gratitude: A Promising Intervention to Combat Objectification

“Gratitude, either as a dispositional trait or a temporary state, could effectively attenuate objectification towards general others. Our findings, therefore, shed light on the
power of cultivating a sense of gratitude in reducing objectification”

Originally found on https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358574622_A_Little_Appreciation_Goes_a_Long_Way_Gratitude_Reduces_Objectification?enrichId=rgreq-ecbe8c47e4d3d84862461d1d3b846d72-XXX&enrichSource=Y292ZXJQYWdlOzM1ODU3NDYyMjtBUzoxMTM3NzAxOTgyMDc2OTI5QDE2NDgyNjA2OTg5OTE%3D&el=1_x_2&_esc=publicationCoverPdf


How to Be an Active Bystander When You See “Casual” Racism

As subtle as casual racism can be, it’s still harmful and never okay. In order to address the problem, we must be able to identify its occurrences. Casual racism can be things such as racial jokes/comments, microaggressions, cultural appropriation, and tokenism. Implicit bias plays a huge role, and we all must work on our awareness of what our own bias are in order to change.

Standing up for yourself or someone else isn’t always easy, but it can be done. Follow the link below to learn more about what it means to be an active bystander as well as when and how to intervene. Let’s all stand up against casual racism.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/29/smarter-living/how-to-be-an-active-bystander-when-you-see-casual-racism.html


“Lucky Medicine: Memoirs of a Black pediatric urologist”

Dr. Lester Thompson, a retired pediatric urologist and one of the first Black practitioners in the Pacific Northwest, offers an inspiring, personal look at Black student life at Indiana University in the early 1960s in his book. As a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Thompson shares valuable insights that make this book a must-read for those interested in the medical field, particularly young people of color and aspiring Black medical professionals. Read more