Activity 9: Hassle Lines

Overview and Learning Objectives: Encourages learners to confront, or refute, others’ micro-aggressions through role-playing. 

Duration: 60 minutes.

Group size: 10 people minimum.

Materials: A pre-created scenario of one or two micro-aggressions typically occurred.

Preparation: Preparation of the scenario. Be familiar with how we respond to micro-aggressions.

Source: Malott, Paone, Schaefle, & Gao (2015).

Target groups: Initiators, Observers, Receivers