Talking About Microaggressions: A Resource for Parents and Educators

by Brandy Combs, Aaron Brachfeld

Talking About Microaggressions is a powerful resource for parents and educators to guide others in understanding and responding to unintentionally hurtful words, phrases and actions. Through insightful examples and thought-provoking critical questions, real-life scenarios are explored to develop easy to implement practical advice on how to interrupt, question, and engage constructively against microaggressions.

This book empowers readers to take action against microaggressions in their daily lives with step by step suggestions for supporting victims and denormalizing harmful behaviors. By understanding the hidden impacts of microaggressions on individuals and communities, we gain tools necessary to foster empathy, respect… and positive change.

Section 1: How to Explain What a Microaggression Is

First, Begin With an Imaginary Example

“You're Pretty Good for a Girl!”

“You Got Gypped!”

“Mulattos Can Be So Beautiful!”

Second, Discuss Real Life Examples

Third, Define Microaggressions Simply

Fourth, Explain the Danger of Microaggressions

Section 2: How to React to Microaggressions

1. Interrupt

2. Ask Questions

3. Engage and Educate Constructively

4. Support Victims and Echo

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 18, 2024