3 types of microaggressions
This type of microaggression subtly insults or demeans someone.
What is a microinsult?
One mosquito bite represents this.
What is one microaggression?
This stereotype suggests women are “too emotional” to lead.
What is gender bias?
This happens when someone repeatedly talks over women during meetings.
What are interruptions?
Repeated microaggressions can slowly create this feeling.
What is self-doubt?
This type dismisses someone’s feelings or experiences.
What is a microinvalidation?
This happens when small comments build up over time.
What is emotional exhaustion?
Stigma when mothers are viewed as less committed workers.
What is flexibility stigma?
This happens when a man explains something to a woman who already understands it.
What is mansplaining?
This can happen when women stop speaking up after repeated interruptions.
What is reduced participation?
This is the most direct form of discrimination or bias.
What is a microassault?
Lots of mosquito bites represent this.
What are repeated microaggressions?
This theory explains that people understand the world differently based on experiences.
What is standpoint theory?
This happens when people focus on a woman’s emotions or tone instead of her message.
What is tone policing?
This is feeling unqualified even when you are capable.
What is imposter syndrome?
This type of microaggression can sound like a compliment but still be offensive.
What is a microinsult?
This comparison explains why repeated small comments become harmful.
What is the mosquito analogy?
This stereotype labels confident women as “bossy.”
What is gender bias?
This happens when women’s ideas are ignored until a man repeats them.
What is undermining authority?
Repeated interruptions can make women less likely to do this in meetings.
What is speak up?