microaggression



microaggression

An action that is deemed to be a subtle or indirect expression of bigoted or discriminatory views or attitudes. You may think your little digs against women are funny, but to your female co-workers, they're sexist microaggressions. Today's speaker is addressing microaggressions and racism.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AleŠ-Czech, Slovak, Slovene
Comhghall-Irish
Julij-Slovene
Elizavetaye-lee-zah-VYE-tah, ee-lee-zah-VYE-tahRussian
Lashay-African American (Rare)
MerleMURLEnglish