Describes the concept of microaggression--the small ways people show often unconscious racism or bigotry, including expectations, fearful behaviors, or jokes--and how people can recognize and address these behaviors. Includes color photographs, chapter notes, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

"This unique contribution to the study of racial microaggressions uses Critical Race Theory (CRT) to develop concepts, frameworks, and models. With a focus on the lived experiences of People of Color, this book can be used to disrupt the everyday racism that continues to target so many Communities of Color"-- Provided by publisher.

In this new series, social and emotional learning issues are sensitively discussed with positive and encouraging suggestions on how to navigate our ever-changing, complex world. What are microaggressions, microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations? Where do microaggressions come from? What are the consequences of microaggressions? How should you handle a microaggression? What do the terms "marginalization," "prejudice," "racism," "antisemitism,"...