Microinvalidation

A doctor dismissing a patient's symptoms as "all in their head" can be seen as a form of microinvalidation.

She experienced microinvalidation when her boss assumed she was less competent because of her gender.

The use of ableist language, such as "crazy" or "lame," is a form of microinvalidation towards individuals with disabilities.

The use of the word "retarded" as an insult is a form of microinvalidation towards individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Telling someone that they "don't look gay" or "look too straight" is a microinvalidation.

The use of gendered language in the workplace is a form of microinvalidation towards women.

Using the word "lame" to describe something uncool is a microinvalidation towards individuals with disabilities.

Asking an Asian person where they are "really from" implies that they don't belong in the current country, which is a form of microinvalidation.

Stereotyping someone based on their physical appearance, such as assuming that all Asian people are good at math, is a form of microinvalidation.

Telling someone with a non-traditional hairstyle that they look "unprofessional" is a microinvalidation.

Treating someone differently because of their religion is a microinvalidation.

The assumption that all people with disabilities are incapable is a microinvalidation.

Not making accommodations for employees with mental health issues is a microinvalidation.

Asking a person of color where they are "really from" is a microinvalidation towards their sense of belonging.

The teacher's assumption that the student wasn't intelligent because of their disability was a microinvalidation.

Dismissing a person's concerns about systemic racism as "playing the race card" is a microinvalidation.

Telling a bisexual person that they're "going through a phase" is a microinvalidation.

When a person is constantly talked over or interrupted during a conversation, it's a form of microinvalidation towards their thoughts and ideas.

Asking someone where they are "really from" is a microinvalidation of their nationality or ethnicity.

The assumption that all East Asian individuals are good at math is a form of microinvalidation towards their individual abilities.

Dismissing a person's perspective or experience based on their race or gender is a form of microinvalidation.

Assuming that all women are emotional or weak is a microinvalidation.

The teacher's assumption that the student is not intelligent because of their race is a microinvalidation.

Telling someone who identifies as bisexual that they are "just confused" is a microinvalidation towards their sexual orientation.

The constant assumption that individuals with a Middle Eastern appearance are terrorists is a form of microinvalidation towards their cultural identity.

A teacher who ignores the cultural heritage of their students is engaging in microinvalidation.

Asking a person of color where they are from, assuming they are not from the country they are in, is a microinvalidation.

Telling a person of a certain race that they "speak so well" is a microinvalidation.

Assuming someone can't speak English well because of their ethnicity is a microinvalidation.

Refusing to use a transgender person's correct pronouns is a form of microinvalidation towards their gender identity.

Assuming that a person who speaks with an accent is not fluent in English is a microinvalidation towards their language abilities.

Using a person's physical disability as the butt of a joke is a microinvalidation of their experiences and struggles.

The expectation for women to conform to traditional gender roles is a form of microinvalidation towards their gender identity.

Joking about someone's accent or mispronunciation of words is a microinvalidation.

Assuming that a person from a certain race is from a specific country or speaks a certain language is a form of microinvalidation.

His dismissive response to her concerns about representation in the workplace was a microinvalidation of her experiences as a woman of color.

Constantly mispronouncing someone's name is a microinvalidation that can make them feel unseen and devalued.

Ignoring or dismissing a person's mental health concerns can be a form of microinvalidation.

Refusing to acknowledge someone's preferred pronouns is a form of microinvalidation towards the transgender community.

Expecting a person with a mental health condition to disclose their diagnosis in order to receive accommodations is a microinvalidation.

Assuming that all people from a certain country are terrorists is a microinvalidation.

Assuming that a person with a disability needs help without asking them first is a form of microinvalidation.

Asking a person of color "where are you really from?" implies that they are not "truly" American and is a microinvalidation.

Joking about mental illness is a microinvalidation.

Referring to someone as a "tomboy" or a "sissy" based on their gender expression is a microinvalidation.

Assuming that a person who doesn't speak English fluently is less intelligent is a microinvalidation.

Assuming that a person of a certain race is good at math or science is a microinvalidation.

Referring to a woman as "sweetie" or "honey" in a professional setting is a microinvalidation towards her gender.

Assuming that all members of a certain religion are terrorists is a microinvalidation.

Saying that someone is "pretty for a Black person" is a microinvalidation of their beauty and racial identity.