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MICRO-ASSAULT [1 record]

Record 1 2024-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Social Problems
DEF

An explicit racial derogation characterized primarily by a violent verbal or nonverbal attack meant to hurt the intended victim through name-calling, avoidant behavior, or purposeful discriminatory actions.

Key term(s)
  • micro-assault

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Problèmes sociaux
CONT

La micro-attaque est la forme la plus ouverte de micro-agression. Elle constitue un comportement discriminatoire ou de la violence verbale.

Spanish

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