Chester M. Pierce's View Of Microaggression?

Chester M. Pierce a psychiatrist describes and explains that in his experience microaggression was that of insults or dismissals he regularly witnessed of non-black Americans inflict on African Americans. Ultimately, as time progressed the term evolved to the casual degradation of any socially marginalized group, such as the poor and the disabled. It has also been defined as "rooted in racism, sexism, or discrimination based on nationality or sexual orientation. It can be delivered casually or even unconsciously." Some have argued that the concept of microaggression is not limited to just human encounters but could also be environmental in nature. So, what we know of microaggression is that it is best described as being brief such that of …show more content…
However, I believe that victims encounter what is described as unique microaggression, to include microassault. This is primarily characterized as old fashion racism by verbal or nonverbal attack such as referring to someone as “colored” or “oriental.” On the other hand, you have microinsult which is characterized by communications that convey rudeness and insensitivity and demean a person’s racial heritage or identity. I think this form of racism is something that may be difficult for a victim to encounter because it could be done in a workplace by colleague or supervisor; someone implying that for example a person of color is not qualified just based on race as a minority group member, you must have obtained the position through some affirmative action or quota program and not because of …show more content…
As counselors we know that oftentimes race topics has been a conspiracy of silence. According to making the invisible visible is the first step toward combating unconscious and unintentional racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of bigotry festering under the sheath of