The article discusses microaggressions, subtle insults stemming from biases against various marginalized identities. Originally defined by Chester Pierce in the 1970s as racial slights faced by African Americans, the concept has broadened to encompass various forms of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Despite their often unintended nature, microaggressions can have profound emotional impacts. The piece emphasizes the importance of addressing the recipient's feelings and reactions, rather than the sender's intent, and highlights the necessity of education, empathy, and accountability in combating these issues.
These behaviors are often unintentional yet signal deeper societal biases.
Education, empathy, and accountability are key to reducing microaggressions.
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