Questions and Answers
What term describes the subtle forms of racism that are less overt than in previous decades?
Which term is associated specifically with the subtle discrimination based on gender?
Microaggressions primarily communicate what type of messages to marginalized groups?
Many individuals today believe they do not engage in discriminatory behavior due to what perception?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a model for subtle discrimination against marginalized groups?
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What concept has persisted across diverse fields to describe unconscious discrimination?
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Which of these terms describes discrimination against LGBTQ individuals?
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Academic terms like 'symbolic racism' aim to describe what aspect of societal attitudes?
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What are the two types of bias that people tend to uphold?
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What percentage of the surveyed medical students reported explicit biases toward gay men and lesbian women?
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Which of the following is NOT a negative impact associated with microaggressions according to the research?
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Why are microaggressions considered difficult to detect and identify?
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Research on microaggressions has mostly highlighted perspectives from which social group?
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What does the prefix 'micro-' in microaggressions signify?
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Which of the following studies correlates microaggressions with higher levels of binge drinking?
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What is a common misconception about microaggressions?
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Study Notes
Racial and Social Discrimination
- Aversive racism, symbolic racism, and modern racism characterize subtle and less overt forms of racial discrimination in contemporary society.
- Related concepts include modern sexism, heterosexist harassment, and modern heterosexism, addressing subtle discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation.
- Microaggressions refer to unconscious behaviors and statements that convey hostile or derogatory messages to marginalized groups, including people of color and LGBTQ communities.
Implicit and Explicit Bias
- Many individuals believe they do not harbor biases or engage in discriminatory behavior, leading to the misconception that discrimination no longer exists.
- Research indicates the presence of both explicit bias (conscious prejudice) and implicit bias (unconscious prejudice) that influences interactions with others.
- An example study showed that 47.8% of heterosexual medical students reported explicit biases against gay individuals, while 81.5% exhibited implicit biases.
Impact of Microaggressions
- Microaggressions can negatively affect mental health in marginalized groups, correlating with:
- Decreased self-esteem
- Increased depressive symptoms
- Lower psychological well-being
- Higher binge drinking rates
- Greater emotional intensity
Nature of Microaggressions
- The prefix "micro-" highlights the subtlety of these discriminatory acts, making them challenging to identify and address.
- Most research on microaggressions focuses on people of color, revealing the various impacts of racial microaggressions on mental health.
Expanding Research
- There is an emerging interest in studying microaggressions faced by other marginalized groups, including women and individuals with disabilities, further understanding their wide-ranging effects.
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Description
This quiz explores concepts of racial and social discrimination, including aversive racism and microaggressions. It also covers implicit and explicit biases and their impact on society. Test your understanding of these important social issues and the subtle forms of prejudice that persist today.
