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Microaggressions in Our Lives

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Microaggressions are everyday slights, indignities, put-downs, and insults that people of color, women, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ populations, and other marginalized people experience in their day-to-day interactions.

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ANYONE can be the target of a microaggression.

Video Definition of Microaggression

• Dr. Sue, Columbia University

“Stop being so sensitive.”

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Microaggressions can appear to be compliments but often contain a hidden insult to the target group. The insult affects the confidence and well being of the individual insulted.

“I didn’t mean it that way.”

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Microaggressions are often outside the level of conscious awareness of the people who say them, which means they can be unintentional.

As you watch, be ready to share:

1. What is happening here?
2. What is the underlying message and/or assumption conveyed by the microaggression?
3. How do you think the target feels?
4. How can the target (or an ally) respond?

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Fill out the card and turn in to your teacher.

Put your name on the back.