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Microaggressions, or common exchanges that send subtle but denigrating messages, abound in everyday interactions today, communicating slights to minoritized individuals/communities. Often unintentional, repeated microaggressions from familiar and respected individuals can accumulate to cause distress and thus can be highly destructive. This presentation draws on Rapport Management Theory (Spencer-Oatey, 2008) to interpret potential offenses in microaggressions. Response strategies will also be discussed to invite learners and teachers to act as supportive allies rather than indifferent bystanders.
Summary
Microaggressions, or common exchanges that send subtle but denigrating messages, abound in everyday interactions today, communicating slights to minoritized individuals/communities. Often unintentional, repeated microaggressions from familiar and respected individuals can accumulate to cause distress and thus can be highly destructive. This presentation draws on Rapport Management Theory (Spencer-Oatey, 2008) to interpret potential offenses in microaggressions. Response strategies will also be discussed to invite learners and teachers to act as supportive allies rather than indifferent bystanders.
| Teaching Context | College and university education |
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