Understanding Microaggressions

The video discusses microaggressions, offering strategies to interrupt them and reflection questions to examine personal biases. It provides examples of common microaggressions, their intentions, assumptions, and impacts. The video encourages self-education and ongoing efforts to address microaggressions, promoting a more inclusive environment. Additional resources are suggested for further learning.

What is one strategy to address microaggressions when they occur?

• Change the subject

• Laugh it off

• Ask questions to uncover assumptions

• Ignore the situation

Which reflection question helps examine the impact of your actions?

• Where are you from?

• What was the impact?

• What assumptions are behind what I said or did?

• What was my intention?

Which of the following is NOT a reflection question mentioned in the video?

• What was the impact?

• How can I make more friends?

• What assumptions are behind what I said or did?

• What was my intention?

What underlying assumption might be present in the question 'Where are you really from?'

• The person doesn't belong here

• The person is well-traveled

• The person is from a nearby place

• The person is a local

Which of the following is an example of a microaggression?

• What is your favorite color?

• You are very articulate!

• Nice to meet you!

• How was your day?

Why might the statement 'You'd be prettier if you smiled more' be considered a microaggression?

• It is a compliment

• It implies a stereotype

• It is a neutral statement

• It is a factual observation

What is a potential impact of asking someone 'Do you need a translator?'

• It shows you are helpful

• It questions their language ability

• It is a friendly gesture

• It is a neutral question

What is a common theme among microaggressions?

• They often involve underlying assumptions

• They are always intentional

• They are easy to identify

• They are always complimentary

What should you do if you're unsure why a statement is a microaggression?

• Ask someone else

• Ignore it

• Assume it's not important

• Use it as a chance to learn

What is the goal of addressing microaggressions?

• To win an argument

• To avoid conflict

• To create a more inclusive environment

• To make others feel guilty