Research Guides: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Microaggressions

Microaggressions Articles & Resources

Berk, R. A. (2017). Microaggressions Trilogy: Part 3. Microaggressions in the Classroom. Journal of Faculty Development, 31(3), 95–110. https://search-ebscohost-com.sunysccc.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ1155875&site=ehost-live Available online.

Sue, D. W. et al. (2007). Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Implications for Clinical Practice. The American psychologist. [Online] 62 (4), 271–286. Available online.

Sue, D. W. et al. (2019). Disarming Racial Microaggressions: Microintervention Strategies for Targets, White Allies, and Bystanders. The American psychologist. [Online] 74 (1), 128–142. Available online.

Commentary: Students with accents face microaggressions
This article describes students who face microaggressions.
Examples of Disability Microaggressions in Everyday Life
This table describes examples of disability microaggressions.
Examples of Workplace Microaggressions and How to Reduce Them
A post in the Baker College blog.
First Name Basis Podcast: 4:1 (Not So Micro) Aggressions
A podcast describing the three different types of microaggressions — microassault, microinsult, microinvalidation, and their results, as well we how others might respond to interrupt microaggressions.
Interrupting Microaggressions
A tool that provides ways to provide a way to interrupt microaggressions.
Is it a Microaggression?
TIps on identifying a microaggression.
Microaggressions are a big deal: How to talk them out and when to walk away
An NPR interview with Kevin Nadal, a professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice who has spent years researching and writing books on the effects of microaggressions.
PsychEverywhere Podcast: Talking about Disabilites
Racial Microaggressions and Political Correctness
Podcast: Racial Microaggressions and Political Correctness
Racial Microaggressions Are Real. Here’s How to Navigate Them
This article describes how to navigate racial microaggressions.
Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages They Send
A .pdf handout by the UC Santa Cruz Office of Academic Affairs.
Unmasking 'racial micro aggressions'
Some racism is so subtle that neither victim nor perpetrator may entirely understand what is going on—which may be especially toxic for people of color.
What Are Microaggressions?
Have you ever felt like you were on the receiving end of a subtle form of prejudice or stereotyping? If so, you might have experienced what is called a microaggression.
When and How to Respond to Microaggressions
Advice on handling microaggressions in the workplace, from the Harvard Business Review.