Microaggressions and Marginality

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A landmark volume exploring covert bias, prejudice, anddiscrimination with hopeful solutions for their eventualdissolution Exploring the psychological dynamics of unconscious andunintentional expressions of bias and prejudice toward sociallydevalued groups, Microaggressions and Marginality: Manifestation,Dynamics, and Impact takes an unflinching look at the numerousmanifestations of these subtle biases. It thoroughly deals with theharm engendered by everyday prejudice and discrimination, as wellas the concept of microaggressions beyond that of race andexpressions of racism. Edited by a nationally renowned expert in the field ofmulticultural counseling and ethnic and minority issues, this bookfeatures contributions by notable experts presenting originalresearch and scholarly works on a broad spectrum of groups in oursociety who have traditionally been marginalized anddisempowered. The definitive source on this topic, Microaggressions andMarginality features: * In-depth chapters on microaggressions towards racial/ethnic,international/cultural, gender, LGBT, religious, social, anddisabled groups * Chapters on racial/ethnic microaggressions devoted to specificpopulations including African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans,Asian Americans, indigenous populations, and biracial/multiracialpeople * A look at what society must do if it is to reduce prejudice anddiscrimination directed at these groups * Discussion of the common dynamics of covert and unintentionalbiases * Coping strategies enabling targets to survive suchonslaughts Timely and thought-provoking, Microaggressions and Marginalityis essential reading for any professional dealing with diversity atany level, offering guidance for facing and opposingmicroaggressions in today's society.

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Derald Wing Sue

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