Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Microaggression

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a microaggression?

• A) asking an Asian American for directions
• B) telling an Asian American that they "speak good English"
• C) telling a Hispanic American that "they should lighten up" rather than be offended at a racist joke
• D) telling a Native American that they are making a "mountain out of a molehill" when they disapprove of a white person dressing up as a Native American for Halloween

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Definitions:

Group Territory

The physical or conceptual space that a group identifies as its own, often defended against others.

Hive Setting

A social structure or environment where individuals work collectively in a highly cooperative and efficient manner, often compared to the functionality of a beehive.

Specialized

Having a particular area of expertise or focusing on a specific subject or skill within a broader field.

Collaboration

The act of working together with someone to produce or create something.