Author: Kaya Ismail
Publisher: Reworked
Publication Year: 2022
Summary: The following article describes how microaggressions are subtle acts of discrimination that are not overt. Especially gender-based or racial-based microaggressions, such as pathologizing cultural values or communication styles. The author gives tips for handling microaggressions and they include: 1). Noticing when they happen; 2). Tackling when they happen by addressing all parties; 3). Gathering feedback by encouraging two way communication; 4). Setting guidelines by having a culture that knows boundaries; and 5). Consulting a professional as outside professionals can help deal with a continuing problem.