PT Racial Equity Challenge
Day 14: Racial Microaggressions
What are microaggressions?
Microaggressions are a comment or action that subtly, and often unconsciously or unintentionally, expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group.
A key part of what makes them so disconcerting is that they happen casually, frequently, and often without any harm intended, in everyday life. These can be particularly stressful for people on the receiving end as they are easily denied by those committing them, as they are often unaware they are causing harm.
Step 1: Watch
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Step 2: Read
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What exactly is a microaggression?
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What exactly is a microaggression?
Microagressions are when people's biases against marginalized groups reveal themselves in a way that leaves their victims feeling uncomfortable or insulted.
Step 3: Read
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Examples of Microagression
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What is Microagression?
14 things people think are fine to say at work — but are actually racist, sexist, or offensive
Reflection
How would you react if someone was offended by something you said/did, even if your intention was not to offend? Can you think of a time that you experienced/witnessed a microaggression – and how that made you feel?