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A Microaggression (n.) is an unintended, unaware, and even well-intended racist slight made by decent individuals which has a far more devastating impact on people of color than overt acts of conscious racism or hate crimes,'.
The Microaggression (n.) is a statement that unintentionally, and subtly affirms a stereotype about.
A Microaggression (n.) is aln unintended slights or social cue by members of a dominant group that make members of minority groups uncomfortable.
The Microaggression (n.) is the new face of racism. The nature of racism has shifted over time from overt expressions of racial hatred and hate crimes, towards expressions of aversive racism that are more subtle, ambiguous and often unintentional.