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MICRO-AGGRESSION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Sociology of Communication
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microaggression
1, record 1, English, microaggression
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comment or action that is regarded as subtly expressing prejudice against a person or group of people. 2, record 1, English, - microaggression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microaggressions are generally indirect and can be unintentional. Members of marginalized or minority groups are often the subjects of microaggressions. 2, record 1, English, - microaggression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Three forms of microaggressions can be identified: microassault, microinsult, and microinvalidation. 3, record 1, English, - microaggression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In this context, the prefix "micro" is meant to refer to regular, everyday interpersonal interactions rather than to small or insignificant interactions. 4, record 1, English, - microaggression
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-aggression
- micro aggression
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie de la communication
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microagression
1, record 1, French, microagression
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commentaire ou action qui est perçu comme étant une expression subtile d'un préjugé défavorable contre une personne ou un groupe de personnes. 2, record 1, French, - microagression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les microagressions sont généralement indirectes et peuvent être non intentionnelles. Elles visent souvent les membres d'un groupe marginalisé ou minoritaire. 2, record 1, French, - microagression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il existe trois types de microagressions : les micro-attaques, les micro-insultes et les micro-invalidations. 3, record 1, French, - microagression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans ce contexte, le préfixe «micro» fait allusion à des interactions interpersonnelles quotidiennes plutôt qu'à des interactions peu signifiantes. 3, record 1, French, - microagression
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-agression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Sociología de la comunicación
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microagresión
1, record 1, Spanish, microagresi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las microagresiones son formas sutiles de discriminación que pueden ocurrir en el día a día mediante comportamientos, verbalizaciones o disposiciones del ambiente en el que nos encontramos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - microagresi%C3%B3n
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