Microaggressions are defined as:

This definition, I feel, should also be extended to not just people of color but also any marginalized group (including the LGBTQ communuity).





So, how often do you encounter microaggressions? Do you tend to speak up, and if so, how? Please be sensitive and considerate of people's feelings and stances.

A certain user on here makes a thread almost weekly that basically says that white people aren't allowed to take part in "black culture" whatever the f*ck that means. (Relating to the "No you're white" picture)

Hmm, that's interesting.
I think the "No, you're white" picture is there because the girl actually IS NOT white.

I saw this on Buzzfeed, people are so appalling

Not often, atleast I don't really notice it. This is horrible

I only see them consistently on ATRL. Rarely EVER in real life

I live in Canada, though, people are more chill and accepting up here

Practically never

I never really thought about it until I did more research. I see it happen to others a lot. I think a lot of it is out of pure ignorance (sometimes it is intentional though)

I saw this on tumblr. Loved this little project:

http://nortonism.tumblr.com/tagged/microaggression
http://nortonism.tumblr.com/post/689...photos-from-my

I've experienced a few

Most ATRL members fit this descriptions

Yeah I usually see this stuff more online than in real life. I have encountered it though. I just brush it off or shade back. Not a big deal to me.

I get told I act white in HS all the time.
Only white people can be proper now?

Since you are referring to me and my "weekly" threads let me point out the fact that I've never said white people can't appreciate or take part in it. By all means listen to rap and R&B music, twerk, or whatever else you do. My problem is cultural appropriation which is adopting elements from a specific culture and adapting them to one's own. My problem is when parts of one's culture is taken by someone and basically worn as an accessory because it's the cool thing to do. If you have such a problem with my threads that I create every week then quit stepping in them because you obviously have no clue as to what I'm actually talking about.

I have many times. I've had experiences when I've had a boyfriend that a friend has said that it's a waste (because he's good looking and gay). Like FOH with that mess.

You're becoming my favorite poster! You spill so much truth tea...some of the gorls cannot handle it.

People here sometimes greet me in Spanish.... even though I'm Middle Eastern. This barista at Starbucks does it all the time. It's really annoying to the point where I feel like cussing her out. Lol

I have encountered it quite a few times.

I never understood the 'white' or 'black' culture. And I really can't stand when people say "oh you're so white" or "you're so black" based on your music taste, favorite foods, etc.

This happens all the time...

I feel like people make "microagressions" out to be more prevalent of an issue than it really is. The word seemed to literally be made up last year to define racism that isn't really happening.