Types of microaggressions are discussion in three short PBS videos: microassaults (overt intentional discrimination), microinsults, and microinvalidations. The terms are defined and examples are provided that illustrate each type of microaggression.

Concepts

ethics, bias, gender bias, prejudice, social-emotional learning

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• After viewing the videos, distribute the handouts and have class members journal their responses, including examples from their own experience

Classroom Considerations

• The videos need to be shown in order
  
• Presumes a protocol is in place to permit a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues

Pros

• Speakers provide examples from their own lives and express how the interchange made them feel

Cons

• None