Understanding Microaggressions
This term describes subtle, often unintentional acts of discrimination against marginalized groups.
What are microaggressions?
A strategy where bystanders take action to address inappropriate comments or behaviors in a group setting.
What is group intervention?
When a classroom environment allows for some students to feel invisible or marginalized due to harmful jokes or comments, this may be a result of...
What is a lack of inclusion?
A type of microaggression that dismisses or minimizes the experiences of underrepresented groups.
What is micro-invalidation?
A structured communication tool that involves stating your feelings, naming a behavior, and stating how you want the person to respond .
What is an "I" statement?
What strategies could Ray use to create a more inclusive environment in the ECON class?
What is acting as an active bystander through using I statement, silent stare and group intervention.
The classification of microaggression demonstrated when an instructor’s joke disrespects the economic contributions of Africa.
What is a micro-insult?
You don’t have to speak to communicate. Sometimes a disapproving look or not smiling at a ‘joke’ can be far more powerful than words.
What is silent stare
An action the Ayisha's instructor could take to address the harm caused by their comment and promote equity.
What is acknowledging the harm, apologizing, and committing to learn from the incident?