Meaning of microinsult | Babel Free

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A form or instance of microaggression that demeans a person's racial heritage or identity.

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“In contrast to microassaults, microinsults and microinvalidations function as unconscious expressions of sexist ideals, making them more difficult to detect⟳. Microinsults are characterized by covert expressions of ethnocentrism and patriarchy. Gender-based microinsults convey hidden offensive messages, while the perpetrators may remain⟳ unaware of the negative connotations reflected by their words and actions.”

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