Meaning & use
microaggression
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A subtle, often unintentional comment or action that expresses prejudice toward a marginalized group.
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The workshop taught managers to recognize microaggressions in everyday workplace conversation.
Being repeatedly asked 'where are you really from' is a common example of a microaggression.
A note on using this word
The term emphasizes cumulative impact: a single instance may seem minor, but repeated microaggressions can have a significant effect on the person experiencing them.
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