Merriam-Webster defines a microaggression as “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group.” ...

If one were to read much of the psychological literature on microaggressions uncritically, one would come away with the conclusion that they are a serious problem. If so, it is very hard to discern ...

A microaggression is a behavior or communication (spoken or unspoken) that feeds into stereotypes and stigmatizations of gender, race, orientation, religion or other marginalized groups.

According to Pointer, microaggressions are best described as "disrespectful behavior motivated by race and behaviors that devalue any feelings and/or concerns of people of color." Lexico, a dictionary ...

“Show me what that weird thing is on your wall.” “Could whoever that is with the kid in the background mute their line?” “Someone’s hair is looking very gray these days.” These are just a few examples ...

From backhanded compliments to dismissive jokes, 10 Nigerians unpack the microaggressions they navigate daily. Their stories highlight why these “small” moments matter and how we can deal with them ...

Much has been written about racial microaggressions and how they impact the professional careers of Black employees, yet there is not enough being done to support those employees through the ...

“Reminder that the ‘micro’ prefix in ‘microaggression’ isn’t a measurement of the size of the slight. It means it happens at the ‘micro’ level, i.e. between individuals. This is in contrast to the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 2020 McKinsey survey showed 84% of respondents have experienced workplace microaggressions, with additional ...

Microaggressions…you've probably heard the term floating around, but what exactly are they? To put it simply, they are those small, often subtle insults that can leave people feeling devalued or ...

The unfortunate and sobering truth is that Black leaders in the workplace experience microaggressions at an alarming rate. Despite the 'racial awakening' of 2020, which led to widespread marches and ...