Microagressions

Question 1

Blatant and unfair treatment of individuals are called…?

Answer 1

Overt expressions (racism, sexism)

Question 2

Subtle and unknown unfair treatment of indivduals is called …?

Answer 2

Covert expressions

Question 3

What are two examples of lynching that are close to home?

Answer 3

Dakota war of 1862 and Mankato 38

Question 4

What is a microagression?

Answer 4

Brief, everyday exchanges that send negative messages to a target group such as people of color, women, and gays

Question 5

What form of racism is more insidious - intentional or unintentional?

Answer 5

Unintentional - Unintentional racists are unaware of the harmful consequences of their behavior. Example would be the sports teams and brands.

Question 6

What are the 3 types of microagressions?

Answer 6

Microassault, micro insult, mircroinvalidations.

Question 7

What is a microassault?

Answer 7

Blatant verbal, nonverbal, or environmental attack intended to convey discriminatory and biased sentiments. (overt or old-fashioned racism)

Question 8

What is microinsult?

Answer 8

Unintentional behaviors or verbal comments that convey rudeness or insensitivity or demean a person’s racial heritage/identity, gender identity, or sexual orientation identity . (use “gay” in a derogatory way)

Question 9

What is microinvalidation?

Answer 9

Verbal comments or behaviors that exclude, negate, or dismiss the psychological thoughts, feelings, or experiential reality of the target group
(“you are making too big of deal about how you were treated.” or seeing only white people on the waiting room art)

Question 10

What are some of the impacts of microaggressions?

Answer 10

immediate distress, mental health suffers, substance use problems, low self-esteem, physical health impacted

Question 11

What are some ways to respond to microagressions?

Answer 11

speak up for those with less voice or power. Recognize what you are feeling internally. Speak from I statements. (I am uncomfortable with this word/converstation. DONT DENY THAT A MICROAGRESSION OCCURED

Question 12

t or f. Microagressions are a constant reality in the lives of culturally diverse groups and have a psychological effect on the clients

Answer 12

true

Question 13

Who engages in unintentional microagressions?

Answer 13

Everyone

Question 14

If confronted by a diverse client that you have engaged in a microagression. What should you do?

Answer 14

Be open to exploring the issues related to race, gender, and other identity groups. Focus on the IMPACT not the INTENT Do not get defensive