“How microaggressions are like mosquito bites” — Fusion Comedy, 2016, 1:57 —https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDd3bzA7450

Microaggressions describe subtle verbal and nonverbal cues that convey denigrating or dismissive messages. They are symptomatic of the underlying assumptions and prejudices held by people. Even if they are unintentional, microaggressions often make the recipient feel like second-class citizens, or different in a bad way. This short video exemplifies the concept of microaggressions with the analogy of mosquito bites. While both tend to be annoying but harmless in small quantities, they can become infuriating and harmful through repeated exposure.

What other examples of microaggressions can you think of that were not mentioned in the video?

From the video’s description: For people that still don't think microaggressions are a problem: just imagine that instead of being a stupid comment, a microaggression is a mosquito bite.