Topic 2 Microinsults

Microinsults  are characterized by interpersonal, or environmental communications that convey stereotypes, rudeness, and insensitivity and that demean a person´s racial, gender, or sexual orientation, heritage, or identity. Microinsults represent subtle snubs, frequently outside the conscious awareness of the perpetrator, but they convey an oftentimes hidden insulting message to the recipient marginalized groups.

Example: Saying to a doctor from Middle Asia country: “Your people must be so proud of you.”