microaggression
(sociology, chiefly, US) Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted a
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(sociology, chiefly, US) Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted as an aggression.
At McGill, someone has established a McGill Microaggressions website inviting students and staff to report instances of “sexism, heteropatriarchy, transphobia, classism, racism [and] ableism.”
“Heavy words - #labelling and #dyslexic #microaggression in the classroom. Why labels don't always help! Written for @seced.bsky.social. Veiws my own and a little personal. #education #SEND #uked #edusky www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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