The Ethics of Microaggression

Wink remarks, unintentional favoritism, and stereotypical expectations are just a few examples of microaggressions. Almost all of us commit microaggressions at some point, even if we do not intend to. However, over time, repeated microaggressions can cause significant harm, reminding members of marginalized groups of their oppressed status. "The Ethics of Microaggression" is a critically necessary and well-written examination of this ubiquitous yet complex issue. What is microaggression, and how can we understand when it occurs? Can we be held accountable for microaggression, and if so, how? How do social media influence this problem? What role can philosophy play in understanding microaggression? Regina Rini explores these pressing and controversial questions in an engaging and impartial manner, arguing that an event is a microaggression precisely because it forces a marginalized person to confront the ambiguous experience of oppression. "The Ethics of Microaggression" explains what microaggression is and offers strategies for combating it. Without assuming any prior knowledge or philosophical training, it demystifies this contentious and highly important topic in accessible language.