HSE 4M1: Microaggressions — Super Detailed Notes

Equity and diversity work is about building __, trust, and respect.

community

It is important to listen carefully and __.

respectfully

Accept and learn from __ (growth can be uncomfortable).

mistakes

Respect __.

confidentiality

Growth and change take __.

time

Take care of yourself to stay __.

resilient

A microaggression is a statement, action, or incident seen as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional __ against a marginalized group.

discrimination

Microaggressions are often __, subtle, or unintentional discrimination targeting marginalized groups.

indirect

Microaggressions are different from __ discrimination because perpetrators often do not realize they are being offensive.

overt

When observing microaggressions, feelings can include sadness, anger, __, and discomfort.

frustration

Thoughts during microaggressions may include awareness of __ and empathy toward marginalized experiences.

biases

Intent matters; sometimes people deliberately intend harm, but often they do not realize the __ of their words/actions.

impact

Addressing microaggressions is like homework; it requires constant __, reflection, and self-education.

effort

When addressing microaggressions, assess your __ first.

safety

To clarify intent, ask __.

questions

Focus on the __ rather than accusing the person when addressing microaggressions.

impact

Microaggressions are often subtle and open to __.

interpretation

Many people don't recognize when they are __ microaggressions.

committing

Calling out microaggressions can lead to __.

defensiveness

Surprising examples of microaggressions might occur in supposedly 'safe' or __ settings.

professional

Examples tied to longstanding __ tend to be least surprising.

stereotypes

The impact of microaggressions on victims includes feelings of alienation, invalidation, __, and sadness.

anger

Microaggressions reinforce systemic structures of __.

inequality

Vivian Lu suggests that microaggressions make power structures more __ and less abstract.

tangible

An example of a microaggression is asking someone, 'Where are you __?'.

from

Ascribing intelligence to minorities based on stereotypes is known as __ of Intelligence.

Ascription

Denying a person of color's racial/ethnic identity is a form of __ blindness.

color

Assuming someone is dangerous or a criminal is an example of __ of Criminality.

Assumption

Telling someone they are too loud at work is an example of __ Cultural Values.

Pathologizing

The phrase, 'The most qualified person should get the job', suggests the myth of __.

Meritocracy

Systemic microaggressions can include all university buildings being named after __ white men.

wealthy

High concentrations of liquor stores in marginalized neighborhoods send the message, 'Your community is __ or lazy.'

deviant

Halloween costumes that mock Indigenous cultures send the message, 'Your culture is a __ or a joke.'

costume

In step 1 of addressing microaggressions, you should pause and think before reacting __.

emotionally

In step 2, reflect on what __ you are taking.

risks

In step 3, model the behavior you want by staying calm, __, and educational.

respectful

In step 4, you should share personal __ experiences.

learning

In step 5, focus on the event, not the __.

person

Critique the behavior or comment, not the individual's __.

character

This reduces __ and encourages learning.

defensiveness

It is important to assess your safety __ when addressing microaggressions.

first

To clarify intent, consider asking safe clarifying __.

questions

The goal is education, not __.

humiliation

Your cultural expressions may be seen as wrong; this reflects the dominant __ norms.

white