STARS: Microaggressions In and Out of the Classroom

“Your English is so good.” “S/he can’t be lesbian/gay. S/he’s too pretty/cute.” “That was really ghetto.” Although the intent may not be to offend someone with your words, the way they’re received by the recipient can be offensive. Learn about the way “microaggressions” play out in terms of ethnicity, class, and gender through our words and actions – without us even knowing we’re doing them – and how to respond if you’re a recipient of microaggressive words and behaviors in or out the classroom.