Question

Hello

I am doing a research paper on microaggression in the workplace focusing on African American individuals.

I need a thesis statement that focuses on microaggression toward people of color in the workplace and the impact and effect it has on them.

Also, what is Microaggression? an explanation of microaggression in 3 sentences

thank you

Answer 1

Racial microaggression in everyday life.

Invasion of Space and Inappropriate Touching

Touching women without their consent: you would think that this could go without saying, but it still happens. Your default should be to not touch the people you work with. Even though your intentions may be completely harmless and even “supportive physical contact” in your opinion – like putting you hand on a woman’s shoulder or arm – it should be avoided. One woman recently shared, “men regularly put their hand on my lower back when they pass by me, and I don’t like it”.

If you’re in a country where people automatically kiss each other’s cheeks, greet women according to culturally accepted norms if it seems to be expected. Follow the woman’s lead who you meet with, or ask a female colleague or coworker who lives in that country for guidance/advice.

Infringing on someone’s space as a microaggression is about more than inappropriate touching. Women express frustration that their male colleagues often disrespect their space. Examples include “manspreading“, leaving belongings on other peoples’ desks, and not moving out of the way to make room for others while walking down the hallway.

When we enter a room, we bring ourselves physically and we carry with us our privileges, societal expectations, and habits. Not being aware of your own behavior and demeanor puts the burden on your coworkers to figure out how to navigate them.

Microaggression: a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.