Hiding Under the Covers: How Covering May Not Keep Us Safe After All

As children, many of us feared the monsters under our beds or lingering in our closets. Some of us sought nightlights for refuge from the dark, many found ease in shutting our closet doors tightly, and others ensured they were tucked away, hidden under the covers. As we age, the mythical monsters under the bed are replaced by more tangible threats. Our classrooms, and then our workplaces, are filled with various anxieties and for many of us — especially those from marginalized groups — bias, discrimination, and othering present daily threats.

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