An example of microaggression that I seen this week was when I went out with a group of family and friends on a girl’s night out. While out we were in restaurant lounge setting and we were all setting along the bar. The place was rather grounded and it was hard to grab the attention of a bartender. While we were setting there an Asian man was behind getting angry because the Asian bartender would not serve him. He insisted that she was being racist, and continued to call her all these derogatory names. From this week’s readings I realized that he was initially insulting her about her race because he was not getting his way. It was amazing she was the same ethnicity as he was and he did not care how much he was hurting her feelings.
My observation this week was really astonishing, comments are made daily and you never pay attention to them until it is brought to your attention. I now see the effects of statements made that can do harm to someone unintentionally. Dr. Sue presentation was very informative it has showed me how to watch what I say and how it can effect others. In the early childhood field statements made to children can have a big effect on them that is why it is important to lead by example and speak properly to them.
Tashana,
ReplyDeleteHow horrible she must have felt, but perhaps in their culture, it is expected that she "serve" the male, which is why he bacame so irriate. Very intersting. Sad that people just don't realize how hurtful their words can bu.
Sondi.
Tashana,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sondi that it could be something in their culture. It is truly sad that he probably did not even consider what he was saying was offensive.