Blog WEEK 4
Describe at least one example of a microaggression which you detected this week or remember from another time. In what context did the mircoaggression happen? What did you think and feel when you observed the microaggression or when you found yourself as the target of a microaggression.
I can remember at one of my old jobs there were a few of my coworkers talking about a client that we had. He was gay. They made a comment that why do “they” speaking of gay, talk like a girl. My coworkers did not realize that the man was standing there. I looked up at his face and you could tell it bothered him. I felt really bad for the man. I walked over and told him not to pay them any attention. He said quietly that it is okay I hear stuff like that all the time. I was very upset for this man. It does not matter if you are gay or straight you should treat everyone in the same respect.
In what ways did you observation experiences this week affect your perception of the effects of discrimination, prejudice, and/or sterotypes on people.
This week has really opened my eyes to all of the above. Especially after learning about microaggression, I have realized that I need to be more aware of other’s feelings. It really made me ask myself if I have ever showed microaggression and not been aware of doing it. I see how bad it could hurt someone even if they do not show it. As a professional you want to make all children and their families feel welcomed and not feel judged.
I was JUST thinking the same thing before I read your blog! Have I ever shown anyone microaggression? If I have, I feel awful. This week's resources have enlightened me as well and really get me thinking about everything I have to do mentally and emotionally to make sure that I do not ever say a=or do anything to make anyone uncomfortable.
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ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI have friends and family members that are gay. It is hard to hear the biases and discrimination against them. This assignment made me more observant of my surroundings and of my own behaviors. I would not want to subconsciously hurt anybody. This has been a learning experience.
While I can't recall specific examples of my own use of microaggressions, I am conscious that I surely have done so in the past. I am not proud to admit this however, I would like to take it as an opportunity for personal growth. Even if I am not directing a microaggression to anyone specific, it affects others. As we have discussed this week, you can feel the impact of microaggressions even when you are not the target. The only way to prevent the use of your own microaggressions is to first become aware of the possibility for it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. As I read through all of these posts, it seems that we (as humans) think that we are the only right person and way of life. I feel that this is taught to us. We learn all this from each other. I as well have experience that same experience that oyu shared about the gay person. I am not statin this in a negative way. As educators we really need to look and hear what we say. We impact so many lives both young and old.
ReplyDeleteOnce agian, Thank you for sharing.
Karen:
ReplyDeleteI too have wondered, especially this week during this class lesson, if I was a leader in any microaggressive behavior towards someone else. I pray I have not been and treated someone with the upmost respect. Being able to remain professional and courteous is a must in any circumstance.
Vernanna