Microag

What is the formal definition of a microaggression?

• Insults that are rooted in stereotype and directed at someone because of their membership within a marginalized group.

• Insults that are rooted in stereotype and directed at someone because of their membership within a privileged group

• Insults that are not rooted in stereotype and directed at someone because of their membership within a marginalized group.

• Insults that are not rooted in stereotype and directed at someone because of their membership within a privileged group.

Who coined the term "microaggressions" and why?

• Dr. Chester Middlebrook Pierce, to describe insults and dismissive behavior he witnessed black people enduring.

• Dr. Chester Middlebrook Pierce, to describe insults and dismissive behavior he witnessed white people enduring.

• Dr. Chester Middlebrook Pierce, to describe compliments and supportive behavior he witnessed black people receiving.

• Dr. Chester Middlebrook Pierce, to describe compliments and supportive behavior he witnessed white people receiving.

Who can be subjected to microaggressions?

• Anyone in a marginalized group

• Only women and people of color.

• Only people with disabilities and people who are older.

• Only people in a privileged group.

Why do microaggressions matter?

• Because they limit a person's ability to see people as individuals.

• Because they wound people and accumulate over time.

• Because they are illegal in employment

• Because they guarantee access to buildings and transportation

What is an example of a microaggression regarding disability?

• Making comments like "You're not disabled"

• Making comments like "You're so lucky to have a disability, you get special treatment" .

• Making comments like "I'm so organized" or "I'm such a good reader" when someone does not actually have those skills.

• Making comments like "I'm so OCD about my files" or "I can't read today, I'm so dyslexic" when someone does not actually have dyslexia or OCD.

How can microaggressions be addressed in the workplace?

• By ignoring offensive comments and focusing on work tasks

• By firing employees who make offensive comments.

• By developing a training to help companies address offensive comments.

• By promoting employees who do not make offensive comments

What should you think about when you pause before making a comment?

• Only your intention.

• Both your intention and the possible impact on the person you are speaking to.

• Only the possible impact on the person you are speaking to.

• Neither your intention nor the possible impact on the person you are speaking to.