A microaggression is a statement that is generally directed toward people of color and women that is both stunning and sudden that can either happen with or without conscious awareness. However, most of the time microaggressions occur without the individual consciously recognizing them. Due to the fact that most of the time these statements go unrecognized and unaddressed, they continue to persist in our society. Recently, I experienced a situation in which a microaggression was directed toward me and led me to question various factors within the context. As a hostess for an upscale restaurant, I am required to dress in business-casual clothing. When I began working over the summer, I always wore either a dress or skirt, which was seen
