TYPES
Actions conveyed through body language.
NONVERBAL MICROAGGRESSION
~25% of the population experience this disorder which is more than just temporary fear or worry
ANXIETY
A thing someone says to cause amusement or laughter
JOKES
Socially constructed characteristics of women, men, girls and boys
GENDER
PTSD, Depression, Personality Disorders, Bipolar Disorder
MENTAL HEALTH
MICROAGGRESSION
Disorder that affects thoughts, feelings, behavior, and sense of well-being, includes SAD & DYSTHYMIA
DEPRESSION
Speak to or treat with disrespect; a disrespectful or scornfully remark or action
INSULT
Based on perceived physical characteristics such as skin color and facial features
RACE
Burping at dinner, Knocking over a glass of water, Tripping and falling
UNINTENTIONAL
Rude, insensitive comments that subtly disrespect a person's racial heritage or identity.
MICROINSULTS
We debated this, a natural reaction your body has when changes or challenges occur, positive or negative.
STRESS
The unfair or illegal treatment of a person or group based on a protected class
DISCRIMINATION
A particular system of faith and worship
RELIGION
Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry
OFFENSIVE
name-calling, avoidant behavior and purposeful discriminatory actions.
MICROASSAULTS
Your opinion of yourself
SELF-ESTEEM
A specific belief or assumption about individuals based solely on their membership in a group, regardless of their individual characteristics
STEREOTYPES
ETHNICITY
Done on purpose; deliberate
INTENTIONAL
Appears to be the most prominent microaggression experienced on a day-to-day basis.
MICROINVALIDATION
Can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event
PTSD
Cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something
BIAS
The country a person is a citizen of
NATIONALITY
Laughing at someone in pain, making a joke when someone is embarrassed; showing no concern for other's feelings
INSENSITIVE