Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is often framed as large-scale institutional initiative, but it can also begin with something deeply personal—a moment of speaking up, an act of resistance in everyday life. This presentation explores how individual experiences of racialized scrutiny reflect broader systemic inequities, demonstrating that personal narratives can be powerful tools for change. Through a reading of my flash fiction piece, I Said Something—based on a real-life incident at an airport—I examine how implicit bias operates in mundane interactions and how confronting it, even in small ways, can disrupt patterns of exclusion. By reflecting on the significance of these moments, this presentation highlights the role of personal agency in challenging structural inequality, illustrating that EDI is not only a framework for institutions but a practice embedded in daily life.
Citation
Victoria, M. (2025, May). I Said Something: Small Acts, Big Impact in Addressing Systemic Inequality. Presented at ENclusion Conference: Connecting EDI Research and Action At and By ENU, Edinburgh Napier University
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Conference Name
ENclusion Conference: Connecting EDI Research and Action At and By ENU
