Cultural Sensitivity Glossary

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noun a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group

  • The professor addressed the issue of microaggression in the workplace during the seminar.
  • She didn't realize her comment was a microaggression towards her coworker.
  • I can't stand when people make those subtle microaggressions.
  • His constant criticism felt like a series of microaggressions.