Microaggressions

Which of these DOES NOT represent a common microaggression?

• "Where were you born?"

• "You are so articulate."

• "You speak good English."

• "I love your hair!"

Assuming a person of a different race is dangerous is a microaggression.

• True

• False

The manager should be careful not to...

• Pronounce employee's names correctly.

• Call on female and male employees equally.

• Plan workshop and project due dates on the same day as a religious or cultural holiday.

Which type of racism includes old fashioned biological racists?

• Symbolic

• Aversive

• Modern

Microaggressions are often unintentional or said unconsciously.

• True

• False

Which type of racism is least consciously negative?

• Modern

• Aversive

• Symbolic

Microaggressions are...

• Derogatory

• Negative

• Hostile

• All of the above

Which of these IS NOT a category of microaggression?

• Microinsult

• Microinvalidation

• Microscope

• Microinequity

Microaggressions can be...

• Behavioral

• Verbal

• Environmental

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.6

As a manager, I will be conscious of avoiding microaggressions and work hard to ensure my workplace is a safe and accepting environment.

• Of course!

• I'll do what I can.

• I'm indifferent.

• Nah, I like being overtly racist.