General Microaggression
Tweets
Video Example
Oluo
Crime
100
What are microaggressions?
"unintentional or intentional digs, snubs, insults, with hidden messages"
100
Explain how this is an example of a microaggression.
- It is an insult towards African people
- There is an implication that AIDS originates and thrives in African and among their citizens
- There is a blatant expression of superiority in not having AIDS and being a specific race
100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olLJBc_xLYA
Who were they talking about in this video?
Lebron James
100
Have you ever experienced or witnessed a microagression? Please explain.
Your opinion!
100
https://me.me/i/mom-was-worried-about-my-trip-to-detroit-i-sent-12670986
Who is targeted by this microaggression?
- Citizens of Detroit
200
How do microaggressions affect people?
- Offensive
- Hurtful
200
Some may consider this "punny" but it could also be considered an act of microaggression. Explain how this theory could be justified.
- There is an intentional play-on-words on a name that is commonly used within the Spanish culture in order to promote something for their business
-This shows a hidden message that targets Mexican and Spanish people
200
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olLJBc_xLYA
What group of people was offended by the lyrics Lebron was quoting?
Jewish people
200
Why is talking about microaggressions hard?
- It is hard for the person constantly having to bring up the abuses against them
- It is hard for the person constantly feeling like they are doing something wrong
- People hate getting called out because it could turn into an awkward situation
200
How is this a microaggression?
- There is a targeted population that is insulted through the use of this picture which is then used to perpetuate fear among a majority population
300
Do you think microaggressions are more likely to occur on social media rather than in person? Why or why not?
- You can hide behind a screen
- It is easier to insult people when you're not talking face-to-face since there is no fear of how they will react
300
Explain how this is an example of a microaggression?
- There is a comparison between two minority races in regards to talent and fame
- This tweet shows an intentional dig because there is a clear target to insult with the hidden message of Blacks not having as much "praise" as those that are Asian
300
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olLJBc_xLYA
What was the caption Lebron quoted on his post?
"When been getting Jewish money everything Kosher"
300
What should you do if you've been called out for a racist microaggression and you don't understand what you did wrong?
- Pause and take a deep breath, reflect
- Ask yourself "Do I really know why I said that?"
- Research further in your own time
- Apologize
300
What is implicated through this post regarding crime?
- The microaggression implicates that if someone goes to Detroit, they will be attacked by African Americans
- There is an association of violence with the city of Detroit based on the population that resides there
400
Give an example of a question that you would ask when faced with a microaggression.
- Ex: "Why did you say that?", "Would you say this to a white person?", "I don't get it, please clarify".
400
Tracy Shapoff
@tshapoff
"Hey rude asian lady atleast attempt to speak our language if ur going to come to our country and stop yelling at the innocent mcds employee"
Explain how this is a microaggression.
- This is an intentional insult against a minority group with a hidden message targeting their accent and ability to speak English
400
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olLJBc_xLYA
What do you think he was implying through the use of this quote?
Your opinion!
400
Why do people of color not bring microaggressions to people's attention when they occur?
- It's awkward to call people out for things like this
- It's normalized in today's society
400
How do microaggressions relate to hate crimes?
- Hate crimes are committed against individuals or groups based on the real or perceived race, religion, gender, etc.
- Based on these characteristics, a microaggressive individual may use them in order to attack victim either through words or action
500
What is something somebody would say after being a victim of a microaggression? Why do you think someone would react in that way?
- "Am I being overly sensitive?" -> People ask these questions because microaggressions are often not so obvious and clear-cut
500
Why do you think microaggressions are relevant and prevalent on Twitter?
- It occurs in the everyday world
- Twitter is an app where the user can easily hide behind a screen and not face the consequence up front
- With the limited amount of characters allowed in making a post, Twitter is an app where you could easily make a quick jab
500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olLJBc_xLYA
How does this video implicate microaggressions?
Through the context and his usage of the statement, he is implicating that all Jewish people have money which is a stereotype and offensive thus fitting the definition of "microaggression"
500
How should you address a situation where a microaggression has occurred? How do we stop microaggressions from occurring in the future?
- State what actually happened. Be blunt with the situation
- Ask uncomfortable questions. Ex: "Why did you say that?", "Would you say this to a white person?"
- Reinforce that good intentions are not the point
- Real problem that needs to be addressed in order to put a stop to it
500
https://me.me/i/mom-was-worried-about-my-trip-to-detroit-i-sent-12670986
What theory best describes this particular post?
- Social Disorganization Theory = there is a linkage between crime and its rates to the community that is being discussed
- In this case, there is a link of gang crime to Detroit
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- Labeling Theory = there is a linkage between a group or individual and perceiving them in a different way because of that label designation
- In this case, Detroit is labeled as a hotspot for gang-related activities as well as a dangerous area for white people