Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions

In this week’s blog assignment we had to describe at least one example of a microaggression in which you detected this week or remember from another time in what context did the microaggression happen? What did you think and feel when you observed the microaggression or when you found yourself as the target of microaggression.

The microaggression I remember from another time happened to a co-worker named Nancy who was Caucasian who had applied to a position that had become available but did not get the job. Another co-worker named Daisy who was Hispanic got the position. I heard Nancy tell someone else she did not understand why she did not get the position she felt she was well qualified and that Daisy did not speak clear and fluent English and did not understand how she got the job. I felt very embarrassed and ashamed that Nancy would say such a comment. Nancy was blatantly using racial microaggression.

In my observation experiences the effects of discrimination prejudices and stereotypes my perception is that they all can affect people in different ways. Some people are able to shrug and brush off ignorance, but often this type of suffering can allow you to develop self-esteem issues, depression, and isolation from people. In early childhood education it is important when dealing with families and children you need to be careful in how you address others, and are sensitive to their needs ensuring you are being professional at all times.