Activity 7: Rephrasing

Overview and Learning Objectives: To identify micro-aggressions and reflect on how they can modify these comments or questions in ways that are less likely to reflect stereotypic assumptions and beliefs.

Duration: 40-50 minutes.

Group size: Two to four groups of maximum 5 people.

Materials: Four different handouts with statements and interpretations, pencils for the participants.

Preparation: Provide the handouts. Be familiar with the micro-aggressive statements and their possible interpretations.

Source: http://www.breakingprejudice.org/group-activities/activities-in-english/micro-aggression-activity/

Target groups: Initiators, Observers, Receivers