18. Recognizing and addressing microaggressions in everyday interactions.

1. After reviewing the materials, what are your initial thoughts and feelings about microaggressions and their impact on individuals and communities?
2. Microaggressions can happen in various settings. Consider keeping a daily log for a week to track any microaggressions you witness or experience. How often do microaggressions or implicit bias occur in your environment? What patterns do you notice?
3. Reflect on the definitions of microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations. Can you identify instances where these forms of microaggressions have occurred in your life, either directed at you or others? How did they make you feel, and how did you respond?
4. After reflecting on the materials, what concrete actions can you take to address microaggressions in your environment? What steps can you take to speak truth when necessary and stand up against microaggressions, whether you are the recipient or witness?

This module encourages you to recognize microaggressions and consider their impact on individuals, particularly those from historically excluded racial groups. By increasing your awareness of the frequency and types of microaggressions in your environment, you can take proactive steps toward promoting a more inclusive atmosphere. The next step is to actively address microaggressions when you encounter them and support racial and social justice through your everyday interactions. This approach helps create a more respectful and welcoming environment for everyone.