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Question 1
According to Dr. Sue, microaggressions can be particularly problematic for groups that:
Question 2
When he goes to a faculty meeting, Rob frequently calls his male colleagues “buddy” or “pal,” but addresses his female colleagues as “hon” or “dear.” He does not have any harmful intent, but was simply raised to behave this way. Is Rob demonstrating a microaggression?
Question 3
Which interaction is an example of a microaggression?
Question 4
During class one day, Jason is speaking to his students about romantic relationships and sexuality. “Do you have a girlfriend?” he asks one of his male students. The student has an uncomfortable look on his face as he says, “No, I have a boyfriend.” Jason apologizes immediately for the assumption that he made. Has Jason engaged in a microaggression?