How can you prevent Microaggressions?

Challenge the discriminatory attitudes and behavior, rather than the person. Teach students that impact is more important than intent. Stop unintentional microinsults and ask students to rephrase or rethink comments. Provide accurate information to challenge stereotypes and biases in the moment whenever possible.

How can we overcome different discrimination?

Dealing with discrimination

1. Focus on your strengths. Focusing on your core values, beliefs and perceived strengths can motivate people to succeed, and may even buffer the negative effects of bias.
2. Seek support systems.
3. Get involved.
4. Help yourself think clearly.
5. Don’t dwell.
6. Seek professional help.

How do you deal with Microaggression in the classroom?

When microaggressions happen

1. Acknowledge the moment and immediately take the lead in addressing the situation (slow down or stop the conversation).
2. Breathe.
3. Return to the class norms.
4. Acknowledge the emotions in the room, both visible and invisible.

How can I improve my microaggressions?

Recognize where it starts, learn how to micro-manage it and grow with the process.

1. Recognize where it starts. A microaggression is a subtle way of showing one’s bias and discriminating tendencies.
2. Open the lines of communication. The workplace is every worker’s second home.
3. Grow with the process.

How do you get rid of microaggressions in the workplace?

How to Stop Microaggressions at Work

1. Educate yourself on the different types of microaggressions.
2. Recognize your own biases and prejudices.
3. Become an ally (advocate for others when you see microaggression in the workplace).

How do you respond to microaggressions students?

RESTATE OR PARAPHRASE

1. ASK FOR CLARIFICATION OR MORE INFORMATION.
2. ACKNOWLEDGE THE FEELINGS BEHIND THE STATEMENT.
3. SEPARATE INTENT FROM IMPACT.
4. SHARE YOUR OWN PROCESS.
5. EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS.
6. CHALLENGE THE STEREOTYPE.
7. APPEAL TO VALUES AND PRINCIPLES.
8. PROMOTE EMPATHY.

How can I help my child with microaggressions?

If you have committed a microaggression and become aware of it, demonstrate a response for your child that models compassion, humility and respect for the person or group. Avoid jumping to a defensive or emotional response, even if it might feel embarrassing.