There has been an increased focus on understanding how experiences of microaggressions and subtle discrimination can affect individuals' cognitive and emotional functioning. This is particularly...
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional forms of discrimination that occur when individuals make insensitive comments about race, gender, sexual orientation, or other aspects of one's...
Subtle Discrimination in Institutional Settings
Subtle discrimination is defined as negative attitudes toward others based on their social identity without explicit evidence. It often goes...
Microinvalidations are small, subtle, and often unintentional comments or actions that reinforce negative stereotypes about women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled persons, or other...
As a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, allies community (LGBTQIA+), I can attest that microaggressions are an unfortunate reality for many...
How do bisexual employees navigate workplace discrimination and microaggressions?
Bisexual individuals face unique challenges in the workplace due to their sexual orientation. While heterosexual...
Many people experience subtle discrimination in their daily lives, which may affect their perception of themselves and others.
An African American student might feel uncomfortable when someone...
There have been many studies done on the mental health of those who experience racism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, sexism, etc., but very little research has been done on...
Exposure to both subtle and overt discrimination can have significant effects on physical and mental health outcomes. Subtle forms of discrimination are more common than overt ones, making them...
Microaggressions are everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental insults that communicate hostile or negative prejudicial messages toward members of marginalized groups such as those who identify...