Microaggression
Are microaggressions indirect, direct, or both?
Both!
The term "American Dream" is associated mainly with what group?
Immigrant groups
Name 3 general financial challenges
Food insecurity, utility bills, housing, healthcare, language barrier
Immigrants often face a _______ barrier when moving to a new country, making communication and integration more challenging
Immigrants often face a language barrier when moving to a new country, making communication and integration more challenging
What is the name of the Korean plant that is a metaphor for the family's struggles and growth?
Minari
True or False: If someone didn't mean to offend someone with their comment, it can't be considered a microaggression.
False - The key aspect of a microaggression is the underlying message, even if the person delivering it didn't intend to cause harm
Name 2 economic challenges people face
Lack of legal status, limited access to jobs/education/housing
This term describes when individuals or families cannot afford good quality food, leading to hunger and poor nutrition.
Food insecurity
Which of the following is NOT a common sacrifice immigrants make?
A) Leaving loved ones
B) Learning a new language
C) Receiving instant social support
D) Taking low-paying jobs
C) Receiving instant social support
A desperate Jacob goes deeper in debt while waiting for his business venture to turn a profit. Until then, what basic necessity can the Yi family no longer afford?
A. Water
What are 3 types of microagressions?
Microassaults, microinsults, microinvalidation
Working many jobs, leaving loved ones behind, pressure to create a better future for their children
True or False: Lack of knowledge about the banking system makes financial stability easier for immigrants.
False - Lack of knowledge about the banking system makes financial stability harder for immigrants.
Which of the following is an example of "othering"?
A) Welcoming immigrants into the community
B) Treating immigrants as outsiders based on their background
C) Encouraging intergenerational mobility
D) Providing resources for language learning
B) Treating immigrants as outsiders based on their background
Until Jacob's dream can produce a reliable income, he and Monica must continue working. Luckily, they are able to find the same work in Arkansas that Jacob had in California. What do they do?
Chicken sexing
Is "You're Asian, how come you're not good at math?" an example of what type of microaggression?
Microinsult- subtly convey rudeness and insensitivity and aim to demean a person's identity or racial heritage
True or False: The American Dream has always been more of a reality for certain groups than others.
True - inequalities faced by certain groups, nationality, access to certain things are all factors
Why do immigrants often struggle with healthcare?
A) They do not need medical care
B) It is expensive and must be balanced with other financial needs
C) They refuse to visit hospitals
D) It is free for everyone
B) It is expensive and must be balanced with other financial needs
An immigrant struggles to maintain their traditions while feeling pressured to adopt the customs of their new home. What challenge are they facing?
assimilation - the process of becoming similar to others by taking in and using their customs and culture
The Yi family haven't been staying in their new home for long when they are faced with the prospect of a natural disaster. What was the disaster?
Tornado
True or False: Microaggressions are always intentional acts of hostility towards marginalized groups.
False - they can be intentional or unintentional, stemming from implicit biases and societal norms, not necessarily malicious intent
Language barriers, institutional discrimination, limited healthcare access
An immigrant struggles to open a bank account because they do not understand the financial system in their new country. What challenge does this describe?
Lack of knowledge about the banking system
An immigrant family moves to a new country, and the parents take low-paying jobs while the children work hard in school to secure better opportunities. This is an example of what social dynamic?
intergenerational mobility - the change in social status of family members from one generation to the next
An accident causes Jacob to lose everything he had been working for, but ironically brings the family closer together. What happens at the end of the movie?
Jacob and David harvest the Minari that the grandmother planted