‘Microaggressions’ are proof of a flawed society

*This is the latest in a growing number of articles, posts, about “microagressions.” If you’ve been on the bitten end of one, you know what they are. I once had a well respected, well meaning man in my community – a guy who I’d work with for several years on a community board – smile, pat me on the back and say “you’re very bright,” as if I should have taken it as a compliment. What I thought about the man and his compliment can’t be published here … We can cite more examples, but that will change nothing. How do we eliminate this kind of stubtle racism? VL

By Jose Alejandro Bastidas, The Daily Reveille

The word “microaggression” isn’t a thing yet, but it will be soon.

While sitting in one of my classes, I started talking to a group of people about our latest assignment.

We didn’t know each other, so they asked me what my name was and I politely replied and asked for theirs.

The conversation reached a halt at their realization that I have a Hispanic name.

“Jose? Oh my God, you don’t look Hispanic at all!” or “Your English is so good. How did you do it?” are some of the comments I’m used to hearing in situations like this.

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