Words Mean Things with Analicia
February 2012
10 posts
“Are you lesbian because a man hurt you?”
—I was facing homelessness after my parents found out I’m lesbian. My only nearby support system was the school I attended. After I explained the situation and disclosed my sexuality to a teacher I trusted with the information, this was the response I got. (via microaggressions)
power, privilege, and everyday life.: some definitions from psychology... discuss! →
microaggressions.com
Microassaults: Conscious and intentional actions or slurs, such as using racial epithets, displaying swastikas or deliberately serving a white person before a person of color in a restaurant.
Microinsults: Verbal and nonverbal communications that subtly convey rudeness…
