Microaggression List: Choose 1 microaggression from the list below as the focus of Essay 1.
1
I never see you as a Black girl. race
2.
So, like, what are you?
sexual orientation
3
You throw like a girl.
gender
4.
Dont you want a family? sexual orientation
5.
You people
race / class / nationality
6
Your name is too hard to pronounce, can I call you Jen? nationality
^
All Lives Matter. race
8.
Why havent you found a husband yet? gender
9.
You look great for your age age
10
Smile! Youre too pretty for people to not see your smile. gender
11. I like you, but why do others have to shove it in our faces? sexual orientation
12. Someone who doesnt eat organically or in a Healthy way means theyre lazy or dont care
about their health* class
13. Thats ghetto.
raCe
14. Im not being homophobic, youre just being too sensitive. sexual orientation
15.
The only race is the human race.
race
16.
You cant be a woman if you cant reproduce. gender identity
17. The way youve overcome your disability is so inspiring.
ability
18. You arent like the other ones.
race / class / gender





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