Executive summary: Microaggressions and internalized racism (MIR) are subtle forms of discrimination that can occur between Westerners and non-Westerners, with examples and non-examples provided to aid understanding.
Key points:
Subtle acts of exclusion (SAE) is used as an alternative term for microaggressions to avoid loaded language.
Microaggressions are subtle, exclusionary acts that are prejudicial or unjust, while internalized racism involves accepting negative messages about one’s own group.
Examples of MIR include assuming inferiority, unfair treatment, and overvaluing Western norms and people.
Identifying MIR requires understanding intention and context, making it challenging to definitively label behaviors.
Non-examples are provided to distinguish MIR from general meanness, genuine surprise, or practical choices.
The author acknowledges the complexity of the topic and potential for misinterpretation or over-correction.
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Executive summary: Microaggressions and internalized racism (MIR) are subtle forms of discrimination that can occur between Westerners and non-Westerners, with examples and non-examples provided to aid understanding.
Key points:
Subtle acts of exclusion (SAE) is used as an alternative term for microaggressions to avoid loaded language.
Microaggressions are subtle, exclusionary acts that are prejudicial or unjust, while internalized racism involves accepting negative messages about one’s own group.
Examples of MIR include assuming inferiority, unfair treatment, and overvaluing Western norms and people.
Identifying MIR requires understanding intention and context, making it challenging to definitively label behaviors.
Non-examples are provided to distinguish MIR from general meanness, genuine surprise, or practical choices.
The author acknowledges the complexity of the topic and potential for misinterpretation or over-correction.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.