What are micro-aggressions?

For my research, I wanted to focus on accessibility to this complex subject. The use of metaphor in this video is a great example of how to address micro aggressions.

This video used references from movies to show micro-aggressions for different groups. It reminded me of my original found footage intent.

My first thoughts when starting this project were that my experience was not valid and should be brushed off. I thought that I was over exaggerating and that negativity made me doubt myself. As I researched more about micro-aggressions and how they affect everyday life, I felt validated and also shocked to see my exact thoughts written down.

Stahlberg, Sara and Rana, Neil. "It Starts With Me: Understanding Racial Micro-Aggressions" National Colition of STD Directors. 2018. Web.

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However, this validation is quickly challenged by users comments on YouTube videos. It reflects how maybe in the academic realm it is accepted, yet to the general public these micro-aggressions are overreactions.

Sandhu, Hersharon. "Microaggressions are a big deal." University of Alberta. 1 March 2018. Web.

This captures how I felt regarding my culture and myself while living abroad. I realize that I have also allowed and supported this racism internally.

Sandhu, Hersharon. "Microaggressions are a big deal." University of Alberta. 1 March 2018. Web.

MENDING GOAL:

Acceptance and Recognition

Internalized Racism

Effects on Identity and Mental Health

The moment I found this term, everything clicked. All the emotions I had and experience I lived connected to this definition. I started to see myself as affected by racism, but also as a person who was implementing it, as well to my own culture.

Hipolito-Delgado, Carlos P. "Exploring the Etiology of Ethnic Self-Hatred: Internalized Racism in Chicana/o and Latina/o College Students." Journal of College Student Development, vol. 51 no. 3, 2010, p. 319-331. Project MUSE, doi:10.1353/csd.0.0133.

Johnson, Maisha. "5 Signs That I'm Struggling with Internalized Racism." Everyday Feminism. 28 Nov. 2016. Web.

Jackson, Reggie. "The Battle to be Me: How Internalized Racism Impacts People of Color in America." Milwaukee Independent. 17 April 2020. Web.

Community Tool Box. "Section 2. Healing from the Effects of Internalized Oppression." Web.

Community Tool Box. "Section 2. Healing from the Effects of Internalized Oppression." Web.