Law & Order: Microaggression Victims Unit

Microaggressions are the everyday, subtle statements or actions that show some sort of bias against marginalized people. They can be intentional or unintentional, and the people who convey microaggressions might not even be aware of their words or actions, and how microaggressions affect others. A few years ago I released this video encouraging native speakers to STOP commenting on people’s accents and English. (link to the full video in the comments) While many people think commenting on someon

"Microaggression" is a real problem at the workplace. The list of behaviours that count as microaggressions is endless. Work plans are made outside office and you are not included; ideas are discussed during cigarette breaks and you are just informed; just because you are a woman, you are given all the "womanly" tasks - ordering lunch and coffee, taking notes in the meeting or making rangoli at the office function. | NDTV | Facebook