"Microaggression" is the buzzword of the new school year, but why exactly is it so harmful? | Quartz

Microaggressions are the everyday, subtle statements or actions that show some sort of bias against marginalized people. They can be intentional or unintentional, and the people who convey microaggressions might not even be aware of their words or actions, and how microaggressions affect others. A few years ago I released this video encouraging native speakers to STOP commenting on people’s accents and English. (link to the full video in the comments) While many people think commenting on someon