Define and Give an Example of a Microaggression

question 27

Essay

Define and give an example of a microaggression. Explain how this concept does or does not fit with the "5 faces of oppression".

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Definitions:

Folkways

Norms for routine or casual interaction that guide everyday behavior in society, but whose violation is not considered serious.

Negative Sanctions

Penalties or punishments imposed to enforce conformity to social norms, aiming to discourage unacceptable or deviant behavior.

Cultural Universals

Patterns or traits that are globally common to all societies, such as language, religion, and family structures.

Situational Norms

Shared expectations and rules guiding behavior in specific situations, environments, or contexts.