WorksheetsNorland MS - Microaggressions plain and simple
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Microaggressions are...
Derogatory
Negative
Hostile
All of the above
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
Microaggressions can be...
Behavioral
Verbal
Environmental
All of the above
Microaggressions are often unintentional or said unconsciously.
True
False
Microaggressions often happen as comments or actions made to someone based on an assumption about them.
True
False
Making assumptions about people is...
Not a good idea
A great idea
Do you think people would commit less microaggressions if they were more aware of what they were and how hurtful they can be?
Yes
No
I’m not sure
How would you respond if you were the victim of a microaggression?
I would directly confront the person about what they said or did.
I would passive-aggressively confront the person (i.e. make a joke, respond sarcastically, change the topic).
I would say nothing.
How I would respond would depend on who committed the microaggression.
I’m not sure how I would respond.
How would you respond if you were confronted for committing a microaggression?
I would become defensive and deny intending to be offensive.
I would become defensive, but I would apologize for being offensive.
I would apologize sincerely and listen to what the victim had to say.
I’m not sure how I would respond after being confronted.
How I would respond would depend on who confronted me.
If you were a bystander and witnessed a microaggression what would you do?
I would directly confront the perpetrator.
I would passive-aggressively confront the perpetrator (I.e. a sarcastic comment, make a joke, or change the subject).
I would say nothing.
How I would respond would depend on who the perpetrator was.
What message does this comment send?
"You are so articulate."
I thought you'd be smarter.
I thought you were dumb.
What message does this action send? A white person waits for the next elevator after seeing a black person on it.
You're dangerous.
You're harmless.
What message does this action send?
Always choosing a partner that is the same race as you.
Other races are not good enough for me.
I don't notice skin color.
What message does this question send?
"What country are you from?"
I didn't notice your differences.
You're not American, you don't fit in here.
What message does this statement send:
"You're a credit to your race."
people of color are not as smart as whites
you speak very well
do you have visa or american express?
What message does this statement send:
"Affirmative Action is racist."
people of color are lazy and need to work harder.
people of color are given extra unfair benefits because of their race.
We are all created equal and have the same opportunities.
There is no room to be different in society.
What message does this action NOT send:
"Labeling an assertive female a witch while her male
counterpart is seen as a forceful leader."
a woman's place is in the home.
women are out of line when they are aggressive.
women shouldn't be in charge.
most prefer male bosses.
Realizing that everyone has a unique story can help prevent incorrect assumptions.
True
False
As a HUMAN BEING, I will be conscious of avoiding microaggressions and move towards being kinder and more inclusive of others.
Of course!
I'll do what I can.
I'm indifferent.
Nah, I like being overtly racist.
