https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so Group Notes for Share Back en-us 2021-01-26 20:17:50 UTC 2026-02-10 21:30:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138665207 1) Variety of examples to show what a microaggression could sound or look like.
2) What microaggressions have we inadvertently said or committed? 
3) It's hard to admit that we can't ever commit a microaggression again. How can we do more? What are the next steps? How do we practice being more mindful daily?
4) Increasing awareness, talking about being advocates for others, being knowledgeable about issues and sensitive to others, etc. Not speaking for others, but giving your own perspective on the situation. ]]> 2021-01-28 21:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138665207 https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138667689 A) Comforting
- Hard to find something comforting 
- It's okay to walk away when you're on the receiving end - especially if it's someone that you don't have a relationship with --> you're not required to engage with this person 
- Picking and choosing your battles is a valid strategy 

B) Challenging
- Not to be too blunt in the response... is it the person's job to be polite? Burden on the person who experienced it
- "Keep it to yourself or you might get fired" (paraphrased) -- sad it has to be this way

C) Questions 
- How to be an appropriate ally --> does it cause further harm by speaking up for someone else --> ask for permission to respond
- Silence can produce more harm --> finding your voice can be hard 

D) Remember
- It's our job to educate ourselves on our priviledges 
- How do we step out of our shoes 
- Talk to the target to see what they need/want 
- What are we modeling by being silent in moments of microaggressions?
- It's okay as teachers to say "I don't know let me get back to you"]]> 2021-01-28 21:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138667689 https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138668211 (a) Comfortable/Comforting - talking about when you're a bystander, a more comfortable place to be able to speak out; when it said that committing a microaggression doesn't mean you're a bad person, but you might have a more clear view of the dominant groups that we prioritize; helping us shift from defensiveness to the actual impact; how to shift towards 'how it made you feel' instead of calling someone out; raised to ignore it/no big deal etc, minimizing conflict - hearing about the ways to respond was very helpful

(b) challenging - what if someone is really hurt, would the responses still make sense? much to think about when experiencing microaggressions - all the scripts in their mind about responding etc; considering the relationship - if someone is close to you, won't it be too much; if you've been a target of microaggressions for so long - when is it time to speak up?

(c) questions - why should be the target of microaggressions to speak up and educate someone? isn't it hurtful enough to receive it?

(d) remember - we can talk about it later on when we're on a more calm state; important to consider the relationship; modelling the language/standing up for microaggressions in front of children/younger generation. 

]]> 2021-01-28 21:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138668211 https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138670457 1. Everyone has experienced in one way or another. Doesn't mean you are a bad person, acknowledge, apologize and reflect. It was comforting the article provided actions to take after the fact. It was good to hear that we can always so "no"
2. As a bystander and noticing it, not trying to stand up for a person. Making sure you're aware of what you are doing in the situation. Reflecting as someone who received microaggressions, if someone were to step in it may not always be welcome. The last quote in the article was a heavy image to end the article with.
3. How many times does it take before someone says something about it; how many times does it take before we just leave it alone? How much is one's health effected after constant microaggressions.
4. Don't attack the person, attack the message. The strategies listed and trying to remember that in the moment. If stepping in as an ally, be aware that the person experiencing the microaggression may not want it to be done in the moment. It could be done two parts: a check in with the receiver and a conversation with the speaker]]> 2021-01-28 21:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138670457 https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138671818 1) Comforting/comfortable: 
-Say how microaggressions harm you; speak for yourself rather than others.
-There are a range of responses available to you when you are the target of a microaggression.  Idea of "calling in" rather than "calling out" or creating conflict.

2) Challenging:
-There is a weight to being the one who chooses to speak up in hearing a microaggression - may be perceived as overly sensitive 
--It is difficult to determine when and how to speak up; which path is considerate toward the person who is experiencing the microaggression]]> 2021-01-28 21:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138671818 https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138675489 Power dynamics-safe environments of deciding to respond. 
How do you navigate possible microaggressions that may or may not be interpreted as a microaggression. 
When we ask families about languages spoken at home we ask all families, but that may feel like a microaggression to one family while not feeling like a micro


]]> 2021-01-28 21:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138675489 https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138678132 -Clear steps of what you can do as the target, bystander or perpetrator, without passing lots judgement - called people in versus calling them out.
-If you commit a microaggression, apologize and reflect.
-It's ok to not say something as the target every time - bystanders, say something but don't speak for others, speak for how it made you feel, hurt you, etc.
-Importance of not putting all of the work on marginalized groups to do all of the work, talking, etc.]]> 2021-01-28 21:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/eeuequity/dijbhjuuz7uul4so/wish/1138678132